Isabela Freedman
3/16/2021 5:36 AM
It was really fun and interesting learning about indigenous communities, because they are a part of our society and they have done so much for the world.
Isabela Freedman
"wear mask:)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 633 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO665minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO330minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO10milestraveled by bike
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UP TO760minutesspent exercising
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,190minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO200gallons of waterhave been saved
Isabela's actions
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Waste
ANYBAG PROJECT SINGLE USE PLASTIC COLLECTION
I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 100 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided below and spend 15 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Support Native CommunitiesIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
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Isabela Freedman 3/16/2021 5:29 AMThis challenge has changed me a in a in a good way. I have become more concious of my action and I have create e better lifestyle for myself. -
Isabela Freedman 3/16/2021 5:20 AMVery Good. The ecochallenge has helped me a lot and it has changed dome of my habits in a good way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Isabela Freedman 3/11/2021 5:41 AMIts actually really nice to write about things I am happy about and things I am grateful for because it makes me feel happier or more grateful when I write them down. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Isabela Freedman 3/11/2021 5:38 AMIts really nice to do something i really like doing everyday, because it makes me feel happy. even if it is something simple like playing at recess in school or rollerskating back home I really enjoy it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Isabela Freedman 3/11/2021 5:29 AMI normally wake up at 6:30 on school days and the first thing i do is make my bed and then the rest of the 20 min until it hits seven I slowly get ready, but I decided that it would be nice to meditate for 10 min in the morning and that made me feel so much better and "fresh." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Isabela Freedman 3/11/2021 5:20 AMI used to take showers that lasted around 10 min, which know that i thunk about it it is a a lot. I started to take five min showers and I was able to feel relaxed and i also wasted a lot less time taking a shower and I saved a lot of water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?
Isabela Freedman 3/11/2021 5:07 AMI am not going by bike to go to school, I am going on my roller skates, which is really fun because it nice to go fast and I also get some exercise by doing it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Isabela Freedman 3/09/2021 5:25 AMI actually really ended up liking yo eat mindfully without distractions because it is more enjoyable. You get to a appreciate and taste the food better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Isabela Freedman 3/05/2021 5:25 AMI would say that I streched more thant excercised today. it was really nice to do it during my screen break because that when I get a lot of sun in my room.