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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?


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    Emily Anderson 4/27/2024 9:22 AM
    I stopped by Tommie's closet which is an awesome way to get rid of fast fashion. The clothes are in perfect shape and it makes me happy to see other students shopping there and that these clothes didn't end up in the landfill.

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    Emily Anderson 4/27/2024 9:18 AM
    Eating meatless meals can be difficult for me, but I have found new ways to get adequate nutrition other ways.

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:18 PM
    St Thomas University is pro sustainability and the institution has strategically and intentionally put up measures that make sustainability cooler .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Attend a Sustainability Week event
    Share which event(s) you attended and what you learned! Did you have any takeaways from the event that can help you build habits to live and/or work sustainably on campus?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:11 PM
    Take care of the environment so that it takes care of you.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:10 PM
    I have booked a therapy session for myself to check on my mental wellbeing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Use Reusable Bottles
    What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:09 PM
    I'm hydrated , more alert and my skin is glowing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While 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?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:07 PM
    People should have more trust in water refilling stations . Others think the water isnt filtered enough but building confidence around filling stations is the way to go.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:05 PM
    For my coffee i started using mugs instead of single use cups . I like this as it is also restricting me from ordering coffee unecesarily when i cant access my cup
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Skip the Straw
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:03 PM
    I started carrying a water bottle and avoid using straws.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:02 PM
    I have started to appreciate the little things in life and appreciate people around me .