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Azalea Wiley

ENSTU 309, 12-1:20PM

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 277 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    18
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning

Azalea's actions

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 50 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY 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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Azalea Wiley 12/01/2023 11:31 PM
    If I don't have a reusable bag on me, I will try to only use paper bags, and if there isn't paper, I sometimes look to see if I can purchase a reusable bag. I sometimes will use the plastic bags they offer if I can desperate because I reuse them as trash bags for the bathroom garbage. I put many reusable bags in my car so I see them when I go shopping and don't forget them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?

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    Azalea Wiley 12/01/2023 10:47 PM
    I can be conscious of the things that I buy. I think it is important to know the difference between needs and wants. When I go to the store, I should make a list of the things that I need and only buy the things on the list, so I don't buy things out of compulsion.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Joyful Movement
    What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

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    Azalea Wiley 11/22/2023 8:39 AM
    I took a nice walk around my neighborhood. There was a beautiful sunset and I was listening to music. I was very happy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

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    Azalea Wiley 11/22/2023 8:38 AM
    Since the time change, I have been getting more sleep. I think since it gets dark so early, I get tired early. I used to go to bed around 12-1am, but now I like getting in bed around 11.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Azalea Wiley 11/22/2023 8:36 AM
    Pollinators are so important for every aspect of life!! My grandma is a bee-keeper so I know first hand how cool bees are. But there are so many other types of pollinators. I looked into what type of wildflowers are preferred for pollinators.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider 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?

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    Azalea Wiley 11/22/2023 8:35 AM
    I got a little herb garden from Trader Joes. It came with rosemary, thyme, and sage. This is perfect for me because the container is small enough to fit on my kitchen counter. Eventually, I would like to plant some into separate pots or even plant them outside.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Azalea Wiley 11/09/2023 12:29 PM
    This activity helped me have a more positive outlook on my days.