Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Trinity DeMoulin

Multnomah County

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
610 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

4.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

785

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

360

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

45

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

154

minutes

being mindful

Trinity's actions

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Do at Home

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

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

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 25 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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 3 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

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

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

Do at Home

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Do at Home

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Core Values

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/20/2020 8:05 AM

I chose five core values. I picked honesty, loyalty, respect, compassion, and security/stability. I did not find it challenging narrowing down to these five as I feel like I try to direct my life choices by checking in with my core values making sure that I'm not compromising them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Nurture Self-Compassion

How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/19/2020 4:17 PM

When I continue to be kind to myself and extend grace towards my shortcomings, it allows me to further grow as a person. If I am able to continue to grow as a person, I can continue to nourish my relationships with friends and family, as well as with the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/19/2020 10:38 AM

It reminds me, that even in challenging times, I still have a lot to be grateful for. It also reminds me that when I am facing an obstacle, it is easy to get distracted and forgetful of what is going "right" in my life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

A recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/19/2020 10:23 AM

Encouraging local leaders to implement policies that require a certain percentage of loans or city contracts to be awarded to minority businesses. On a larger scale, wage gaps and workplace discrimination also needs to be addressed in order to support potential minority business owners, as the banks will want to see consistent employment. And lastly, as a consumer of goods, I can support Black (or Indigenous or NBPOC) business owners by contributing my own funds to them so they don't even need to access a loan for their business. I can also encourage my friends and family to do the same.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Fresh 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?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/19/2020 10:13 AM

I think it helps keep my mind sharp and clear. It is also a good form of exercise. I tend to walk with my dog and seeing her enjoy the simple things really helps me also enjoy the simpler things.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/19/2020 10:13 AM

Scheduling in time to enjoy the outdoors is something that I will start doing. Researching the place I want to explore ahead of time will also help me stay accountable and learn more about the location. I enjoy taking photos of the places that I visit, so this will help me appreciate my surroundings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Take Control

How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/13/2020 1:51 PM

I believe the health of the environment impacts the health of my community which therefore impacts the health of me. But, I also believe that if I am not the healthiest version of myself that I am also negatively impacting my community and therefore the environment. Having access to clean air, clean energy, and sustainable food helps promote health within my community and within myself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Trinity DeMoulin 10/11/2020 8:20 AM

If I am more creative in my uses of items, I can be more sustainable and practice simplicity in my daily living.

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