Ashley Andreason
4/07/2021 8:02 AM
All of these interact with one another when you are personally healthier, your community and environment are healthier as well.
Ashley Andreason
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 580 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO204gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO270minutesspent exercising
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UP TO605minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO25plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Ashley's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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 QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Ashley Andreason 4/07/2021 8:01 AMI personally feel like I am getting in a better habit of eating healthier and smarter. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Ashley Andreason 4/06/2021 2:54 PMFocusing on the simple things helps center yourself and focus on where you can make improvements. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Ashley Andreason 4/06/2021 2:53 PMOne thing I can do is to provide some of my spare time volunteering in my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Ashley Andreason 4/06/2021 2:51 PMI started using a travel cup for water. It helps holding me accountable on "do I really need a water bottle or can I use a cup"? Continuing to carry my travel cup with me everywhere I can use filtered water instead of getting a plastic bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Ashley Andreason 4/06/2021 2:48 PMI started using metal straws to avoid the waste, I like to think I am making an impact on the waste products in the ocean. #SaveTheTurtles -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Ashley Andreason 4/06/2021 2:41 PMI have noticed I am more alert with centering myself and not have any distractions through out the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Ashley Andreason 4/01/2021 6:11 AMIt's really easy for me to stop on my way to work and get breakfast and coffee and getting a cup from the place I stop. It makes me feel good knowing I am beginning to be mindful of that and use my own cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Ashley Andreason 4/01/2021 6:08 AMA way that I incorporate spending time with friends is by going to the gym with them and working out together, holding each other accountable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity SIGN UP TO VOTEWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Ashley Andreason 4/01/2021 6:06 AMVoting is important so each of our voices and opinions are heard. Getting involved in your community is an active way to ensure you are included in decision making.