Sandy Halvorson
10/28/2020 10:21 PM
Spending time outdoors grounds me and gives me a feeling of being connected to nature and greater appreciation for small things.
Sandy Halvorson
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 851 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO20donationsmade
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO10milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO430minutesspent exercising
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO997pounds of CO2have been saved
Sandy's actions
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
Do at Home
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
Do at Home
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
Do at Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Learn About the Impact of Old RefrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Sandy Halvorson 10/28/2020 10:17 PMRefrigerants CFCs and HCFCs once depleted the ozone layer and were replaced by HFCs, that are safe for the ozone but have 1,000 to 9,000 times greater capacity to warm the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go Get a Check UpHow do you practice self care?
Sandy Halvorson 10/28/2020 9:53 PMI practice self care by knowing the signs when I'm stressed and need to slow down or talk to a friend. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Sandy Halvorson 10/28/2020 9:48 PMTaking a walk in nature is a terrific way to improve physical AND emotional health. It's like meditation and a workout rolled into one. -
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2020 1:30 PMYou don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
- Martin Luther King Jr. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Learn About Constructive CommunicationHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Sandy Halvorson 10/26/2020 7:16 PMConstructive communication uses active listening to respond compassionately, emphasizing feelings and needs and avoiding judgment and blame. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Sandy Halvorson 10/26/2020 7:03 PMLetting go of anger frees up incredible space and energy to focus on something more productive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Sandy Halvorson 10/25/2020 11:59 PMLet's be honest. COVID has all of us rethinking air travel. Until infection rates are more manageable, I'm grounded. -
Sandy Halvorson 10/23/2020 5:11 PMA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu