Chris Ziemba
4/05/2023 5:46 AM
A nice outdoors walk can be good for the soul.
Chris Ziemba
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 535 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO38disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO465minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO928minutesspent exercising
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UP TO85minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO770minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO57plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO77more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Chris's 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.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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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?
Chris Ziemba 4/05/2023 5:44 AMThe only barrier I see is to make sure I have my reusable bottle with me. -
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?
Chris Ziemba 4/05/2023 5:43 AMIt's pretty easy really. I just take my cup with me and pour the coffee into that instead of a disposable cup. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Disconnect from EmailNotice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Chris Ziemba 4/05/2023 5:36 AMCurrently, it's not reducing stress. Mentally, I'm still wondering what's in the email inbox. Hopefully, with time, this alleviates. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Chris Ziemba 4/03/2023 5:46 PMThere's enough ugly in the world. A simple note of thank you to somebody for their effort can make someone feel better about themselves.