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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
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Claire Binkley 3/11/2020 2:14 PM

We need to ensure that there are water fountains, refilling stations, and other resources that encourage the use of reusable bottles and tap water. I will always carry around my reusable bottle instead of a plastic bottle.

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Simplicity Go For A Daily Walk Outside

Fresh 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?

Francesca Tusso 3/11/2020 8:12 AM

It allows me to get fresh air and reset before being productive again.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Francesca Tusso 3/11/2020 7:56 AM

I can more easily take in what's happening at my own pace.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Keep a Nature Journal

What natural gifts are you grateful for?

Francesca Tusso 3/11/2020 7:55 AM

I am grateful for water!!

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Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

Francesca Tusso 3/11/2020 7:55 AM

I can help others make the switch to two-sided printing just by taking about this. It's already something somewhat implemented school-wide as you cannot print something not double sided on school printers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Francesca Tusso 3/11/2020 7:53 AM

I would like to spend more time reflecting on what I'm grateful for and positivity in genera;.

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Simplicity Go For A Daily Walk Outside

Fresh 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?

Claire Binkley 3/11/2020 5:18 AM

I am more relaxed and it is a good way to reflect after a long day of school.

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Water 5-Minute Showers

Name 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?

Claire Binkley 3/11/2020 5:17 AM

I can encourage others to take shorter showers, use refillable water bottles, and use less water.

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Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Francesca Tusso 3/09/2020 10:38 AM

Practicing gratitude helps me appreciate others.

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