Totton Heffelfinger

Nature, God, and Social Justice Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
591 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

99

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

260

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1,520

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

20

minutes

spent outdoors

Totton's 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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 80 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 21
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
Nature

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Totton Heffelfinger 4/19/2025 6:24 PM
I spent a few hours outside on a bike ride today. Not only was it a great time to get a little exercise, get away from my phone (other than when I took a photo toward the end), and engage with nature, but it was also a great way to enhance my brainpower. The experience was rejuvenating and educational — I learned a lot about the seal population in the area and the challenges that rising tides bring for low terrain bird populations in the area.

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/19/2025 6:11 PM
A few days left — let's finish strong!

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/17/2025 10:46 AM
We're number five on the leaderboard! Let's get to 1. Go team!

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/17/2025 10:44 AM
I just got home for break yesterday. Looking through the daily/one-time action options, it seems like they are far easier to complete when I'm at home. I wonder if that speaks to the sustainability of Georgetown's campus and a typical life at Goergetown.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Totton Heffelfinger 4/12/2025 1:42 PM
I watched a documentary "The Fight" with Aidan and Steven. We learned about ACLU lawyers, which is pertinent to our group presentation. It made me feel somewhat empowered; it's great to see people dedicating their skills and education to an important cause.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Totton Heffelfinger 4/12/2025 1:33 PM
Practicing gratitude helps me stay grounded by reminding me of what’s already good and worth protecting. It shifts my focus from frustration to possibility, which keeps me from burning out. When I recognize the people and moments that bring meaning, it fuels my commitment to creating more of that in the world.

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/12/2025 1:28 PM
Just had a great conversation about the Eco Challenge with two friends — Aidan and Steven. We're feeling pumped! Keep it up, team.

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/08/2025 6:37 PM
I've had a little trouble with the food-related tasks, and I've found it challenging to work around Leos's options. That being said, we are doing very well — number 11 on the challenge's team leaderboard. Let's push for number 10!

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Totton Heffelfinger 4/03/2025 8:11 PM
Let’s go, team! We’re off to a great start.

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