Kelsey Perriello

Nature, God, and Social Justice Spring 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
741 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

60

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

34

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

82

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1,495

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

135

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning

Kelsey'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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 21
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

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Kelsey Perriello 4/22/2025 6:13 AM
Last day everyone!!! This has been such a great experience and a wonderful way to wrap up so many of the themes (healing and creation especially) that we've been discussing and learning about this semester. This challenge has definitely made me more aware of the small actions I can take to help our environment, and the immense impact we can make when we all work together, great work everyone :)

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Kelsey Perriello 4/21/2025 6:57 PM
Before I left home to head back to campus today, I took my dog on a hike at a new trail I hadn't explored before. Even though I lived in my hometown my whole life, this challenge has inspired me to constantly look for new nature to discover and explore!

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Kelsey Perriello 4/13/2025 5:52 PM
Officially in the top 5 of the team leaderboard!! Also noticed we're the team with the least members in the top 5 which shows how dedicated everyone's been, keep up the good work everybody :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Kelsey Perriello 4/13/2025 5:50 PM
Getting fresh air and spending time outdoors can do wonders for mental health. I took the time this weekend to go on walks on new trails, which really helped my anxiety about the upcoming finals period. It calms me down and allows me to more efficiently study without overthinking everything.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Kelsey Perriello 4/13/2025 5:49 PM
I decided to travel by train, the east coast has such a great train system and often taking the train and adding a few hours to my trip can make such an impact without being too much of a hardship on my travel plans. In the future, before buying a plane ticket, I'll be more diligent about checking for other modes of transportation.

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Kelsey Perriello 4/10/2025 1:11 PM
We're in the top 10 of the team leaderboard!! Get work everyone :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Kelsey Perriello 4/08/2025 5:15 PM
My core values I determined were compassion, honesty, equity, and balance. When I reflected on this action so many values came to mind, but I chose my core values based on both the values I appreciate in other people, and how I was raised.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How do you practice self care?
Kelsey Perriello 4/08/2025 5:13 PM
I practice self care by scheduling in breaks in my days to take walks and listen to music. Life can get so busy and stressful on campus so getting outside of Georgetown and taking time to worry about school are essential for my mental and physical health!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Kelsey Perriello 4/02/2025 6:57 PM
Food sovereignty emphasizes the right of communities to control their own food sources, preserving cultural traditions, and promoting sustainable practices. I watched the documentary Gather in which the transition is seen through the struggles of Indigenous groups who have been displaced from their ancestral lands and subjected to policies that ruined their traditional food practices. The film shows how their people are trying to teach the younger members of their community the importance of maintaining their culture, and how food sovereignty helps protect and preserve the land.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Kelsey Perriello 4/02/2025 6:47 PM
In addition to my regular workout routine, I love to go on long walks with friends to stay in touch while also getting fresh air and exercise!

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