Sarah Leinhauser
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 474 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO105minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO50minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO22pounds of CO2have been saved
Sarah's actions
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 10 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.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 15 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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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Sarah Leinhauser 4/06/2021 6:57 PMIt's definitely been difficult trying to get everything done that I want to in a day - maybe by the end of the month there'll be a day where I've practiced all of my actions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Sarah Leinhauser 4/01/2021 6:24 PMI can remind my family members to turn off their computers and electronics as well when they're not in use so our entire household is reducing its footprint.