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April 1 - April 21, 2021
Alina Dziekonski's avatar

Alina Dziekonski

CCM

"To have fun in my journey through life, to be kind to others and myself, and to spread joy and positivity. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 461 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    196
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    125
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    85
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    265
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.9
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    8.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Alina's actions

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Go For A Daily Walk Outside

I will take a walk outside for 10 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?

    Alina Dziekonski's avatar
    Alina Dziekonski 4/14/2021 7:37 AM
    I've started analyzing my purchases to determine if the purchase is a want or a need. I am focused on purchasing only needed items, however I do fall victim to buying new clothes, even when not necessary. I've started a one in/one out rule. If I purchase something like a new pair of jeans, I need to get donate an item that I no longer wear. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

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    Alina Dziekonski 4/14/2021 7:35 AM
    For me spending time outdoors energizes me. I find I'm more alert an invigorated. I also find I sleep better at night after spending time outdoors. I try to spend time outdoors daily, however Chicago winters sometimes makes that difficult! Good thing spring is here!