Helena Souffrant
7/20/2020 11:29 AM
I'd like to invest more time in thinking about what I want for myself and less of what I think other people want from me.
Helena Souffrant
Young Environmental Stewards Conference - Washington College
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 210 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10minutesbeing mindful
Helena's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 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 10 minute(s) each day.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Helena Souffrant 7/16/2020 5:15 PMI feel obligated to advocate for the environment and fight against climate change. Generation Z has involuntarily inherited the climate crisis and it is our future that is in danger. We must all work to minimize the worse repercussions that are bound to come if we don't act now. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Helena Souffrant 7/16/2020 5:06 PMOhio advises consumers to eat yellow perch or some type of sunfish twice a week. Ohio also advises consumers to eat flathead catfish, northern pike, or steelhead trout once a month. All of these species can be locally caught in Lake Erie.
I am a vegetarian I don't eat meat but I do occasionally eat fish. So I guess I'm really a pescetarian :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Helena Souffrant 7/16/2020 4:59 PMSpending time outside enhances creativity. It also reduces stress, clearing your mind so you can think and process thoughts more clearly.