Tanajah Steen

Human Ecology Summer 2021

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participant impact

UP TO

30

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

30

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Tanajah's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Health

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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DAILY ACTION

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Tanajah Steen 7/25/2021 9:44 PM
Some implications from us spending most of our time indoors is that we miss everything going on right in front of us. When we're inside we can watch movies or documentaries about nature but it's not the same as being there physically. I do feel that spending more time outdoors can help alleviate a little bot of stress since it's just you and nature.

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- Basheer Alkam 7/25/2021 11:50 PM
  Hey Tanajah, I agree how indoor learning can be helpful, but visiting outdoors is another feeling of happiness. Everytime I leave my workspace and head outside for fresh air, I feel my mood getting better. It is definitely the medicine we all need.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Tanajah Steen 7/18/2021 10:42 PM
Where I live energy is mainly generated by electromechanical generators. In my house hold we do have solar panels which is better for the planet because it uses the sun to create power.

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- Parris Allen 7/18/2021 11:23 PM
  Hey Steen!
  That sounds so cool to have solar panels and I love how it helps the environment but unfortunately at the apartments that I currently reside in that is not an option for solar panels but as soon as I move out and into my own house i'm definitely going to do solar. I actually convinced my mom to go solar this weekend which was great.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Tanajah Steen 7/11/2021 11:36 PM
When walking I feel like you can pay attention to the details a little bit better When driving in a car especially if you're the driver you can't really pay attention to the details or landmarks. Walking gives you this freedom to take your time and embrace everything.

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- Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/14/2021 5:54 PM
  I experience my neighborhood by walking every day, visit new places every day to see the beauty of the surrounding
  
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