Kaitlyn Cortez (cho 101)
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 272 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO393minutesspent exercising
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UP TO115minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Kaitlyn 's actions
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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 15 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.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Kaitlyn Cortez (cho 101) 10/22/2023 7:50 PMI would like more time to reflect on how I make an impact on those around me and what I can gain from relationships with others as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Kaitlyn Cortez (cho 101) 10/22/2023 7:48 PMI experience my neighborhood differently when walking instead of driving because I get to really connect with other people and see the smaller things I wouldn't normally see. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Kaitlyn Cortez (cho 101) 10/22/2023 7:45 PMMy favorite activity in which I experience joy while moving is dancing. I love how I am able to express myself without any words needed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Kaitlyn Cortez (cho 101) 10/22/2023 7:24 PMPracticing gratitude can keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world by making you confident enough to speak out when you see something wrong occurring. It helps you to realize how beautiful nature is and how much you would like to keep it that way.