Maria Fernanda Alcazar
"Love the earth as you would love yourself "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,104 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,241minutesspent exercising
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UP TO305minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,336minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO755minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Maria Fernanda's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Community
Express My Support
Do at Home
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 45 minutes each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Mindfulness Practice
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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?
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Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:23 PMLast day guys, keep it up!! -
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:18 PMTrain your mind to see the good in every situation :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:12 PMI’ll think twice before throwing out my clothes, also I will use my imagination to repair or redesign my wardrobe. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 12:59 PMI started cutting calories by cutting out foods high in solid fat and added sugar. Also, I stopped eating fatty meats like ribs, bacon, and hot dogs. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Learn About Constructive CommunicationHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 12:53 PMAvoiding lack of communication and resolving possible conflicts from the beginning. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Nurture Self-CompassionHow can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 8:23 AMSelf-compassion involves treating yourself with the same kindness, concern and support you’d show to a good friend. We must remember that how we treat ourselves reflects how we let others treat us. If we are unkind to ourselves, we create a standard for how much abuse we accept from others and, as a result, we end up attracting abusive and disrespectful relationships. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 8:01 AMTaking a walk every morning has been great, it's amazing for stress relief and enjoying a little “me time”. -
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/27/2020 10:26 AMWE CAN DO THIS! Only two days left in the 2020 EcoChallenge
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Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/27/2020 10:25 AMThere are only two days left in the 2020 EcoChallenge!!
HP Costa Rica: make sure to get all your actions and challenges logged so your points count toward our final score :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/23/2020 9:30 AMActive listening is the foundation for any successful conversation, it keeps you engaged with your conversation partner in a positive way. When you practice active listening, you make the other person feel heard and valued.
Active listening defuses conflict and helps you to understand and comprehend the discussion better.