

Maria Quinn
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 125 This Week
- 596 Total
Participant Impact
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up to62minutesbeing mindful
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up to98minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to80gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to315minutesspent exercising
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up to2.0conversationswith people
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up to35minutesspent learning
Maria's Actions
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 4 conversations.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 45 minute(s)
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.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 20 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionCommunity SIGN UP TO VOTEWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Maria Quinn 1/31/2023 6:27 AMAlthough I previously registered to vote, I finally updated the state that I'm voting from to DC, which is a task I've been meaning to get to for a long time. Voting is extremely important to creating a just and flourishing world because it allows people to actively participate and determine the direction of policy and representation that can advance an equitable future. Other outlets are reaching out to representatives or even working for a policymaker as a summer job. -
Reflection QuestionHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Maria Quinn 1/25/2023 5:38 AMPracticing gratitude helps me plant my feet and remember that life is very beautiful. Instead of feeling sorry for myself or thinking of the things that are going wrong, changing my mindset to focus on all the good is a much more appreciative approach.-
Sara Pizzini 1/25/2023 7:05 PMThis is such a good mindset!!
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Reflection QuestionSimplicity Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Maria Quinn 1/25/2023 5:37 AMMy core values are family, respect, compassion, and loyalty. I found it really hard to narrow my list down because I find a lot of qualities really important, but the ones I finally settled on here and the truest reflection of what guides my actions.-
zoe klausner 1/29/2023 11:01 AMThese are great values to emphasize! Thanks for sharing!
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Support Native CommunitiesIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Maria Quinn 1/25/2023 5:31 AMBalance is essential to sustainability because it means that we're taking care of our needs right now while being mindful of what we and future generations will need in the years to come. This means reducing our consumption and restoring what we take from the earth to give back. -
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?
Maria Quinn 1/20/2023 8:41 AMSome barriers to using the reusable bottles are the lack of access to a dishwasher and the quality of the water in some places like the library. However, I'm committed to putting in a little extra work to hand-wash my water bottle every week to do my part. -
Reflection QuestionHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Maria Quinn 1/16/2023 8:11 AMI can go to Yates with my friends and stretch with them afterwards or go on a walk together, which makes the whole exercise process more enjoyable. -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Maria Quinn 1/16/2023 8:07 AMAfter reducing my social media intake, I felt much more clear-headed and felt like my day opened up.