Lara Zizliauskas
3/10/2021 5:25 AM
I don't think that it was hard. In fact, I would like to do it more often.
Lara Zizliauskas
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 380 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO216gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO487minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO328minutesspent exercising
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UP TO219minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO207minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Lara's actions
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 50 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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.
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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Lara Zizliauskas 3/10/2021 5:32 AMSo far, I would say that my campus ecochallenge is going pretty well. I am completing most of my tasks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Lara Zizliauskas 3/05/2021 6:30 AMI think that taking a walk every day helps me clear my mind and in a way motivates me -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Lara Zizliauskas 3/05/2021 6:29 AMI think that I am more mindful of my food when I dont have any distractions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Lara Zizliauskas 3/05/2021 6:27 AMI googled it and the three main water sources for NYC are the catskill/delaware Water Supply System, located in delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Lara Zizliauskas 3/05/2021 5:31 AMI can write down the different things I need and don't need so that way I am organized and get rid of things I don't need. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Lara Zizliauskas 3/05/2021 5:30 AMI think that I would like to go to bed earlier for more hours of sleep. One way I can help with this is to set an alarm to help me go to bed earlier.