

Anna Carlson
"Conscious imperfect sustainable living now."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 30 This Week
- 682 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1community eventshosted or attended
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up to277minutesspent exercising
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up to70minutesspent learning
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up to30minutesbeing mindful
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up to25minutesspent outdoors
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up to8plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to11more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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up to30minutesof additional sleep
Anna's Actions
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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 45 minute(s) each day.
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.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 15 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Host A Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Anna Carlson 4/11/2021 10:11 PMSEASPIRACY reminds me of any terrifying environmental documentary...terrifying. The reality is quite scary even though every existing corporate or large-scale industry plays a huge role in polluting our earth. -
Anna Carlson 4/05/2021 8:11 AMIn Flex we've had a water shortage in one of the washing machines, forcing us to be better at conserving it. -
Anna Carlson 4/04/2021 3:09 PMEaster sunrise service was a great time of reflection and peace. -
Reflection QuestionHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Anna Carlson 3/30/2021 2:46 PMI did a HIT cardio workout and I am surfing this afternoon. It's too nice out to be inside-can't wait for mental health day tomorrow! -
Reflection QuestionFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Anna Carlson 3/27/2021 10:06 AMI started a little house plant micro habitat. It brings me peace and I grow basil.