Nancy Hoban
"Daily exercise and learning new things keeps me grounded."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,270 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO32milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,179minutesspent exercising
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UP TO87minutesspent learning
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UP TO55minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO173pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Nancy's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Simplicity
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Transportation
Update the filters in my car
Change the engine filter and cabin filter in my car so it will run more efficiently.
Transportation
Bike Ride to volunteer shift
Inside of driving to the library for my volunteer shift this weekend, I will ride my bike.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Library door monitor
I will volunteer 2 hours at my local library this weekend as a front door monitor so the security guard can do his rounds within the building.
Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Simplicity
Donate Winter Coats
Donate all my winter coats to a good cause. I only need one winter coat and want to share my other coats with those who don't have one.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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 2 conversations.
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.
Water
Use the water from heating up the shower to do my dishes!
fill a bucket and use it for rinsing dishes
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary ExperiencesHow is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:42 AMI think each experience for nonbinary people is different and it helps for others to have a better understanding of where they are coming from. So much is unknown and hidden that it is offered ignored. -
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?
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:40 AMI have a portfolio of colored pencil artwork that I have worked on over the years. I am pleased to say that my local library displayed my framed artwork in November 2018. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:33 AMEnvironmental factors such as using more disinfectant wipes and/or sprays to clean surfaces are a double edged sword. We need them to get rid of nasty germs, but I learned the wipes are hard on the environment since they don't break down very easily. -
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?
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:30 AMBuying vegetables from a farmers market is always a great choice! Not only does it taste delicious, it helps the local farmers too. They also told me that less pesticides are used. Win, win! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:28 AMBy actively listening, I feel that you get a deeper understanding of what the person is saying without thinking about what you are going to say next. -
Nancy Hoban 10/28/2020 7:27 AMLast day! Let's finish strong team!!! -
Nancy Hoban 10/27/2020 4:41 PMWith one day left in the challenge, I'm happy to say that I will continue to turn off my computer every night now that I know it saves a lot of energy! -
Nancy Hoban 10/25/2020 1:53 PMToday I donated a winter coat at Land's End in Deer Park. They are supporting a local charity and the lady who took it was so appreciative. It felt great and now I have more room in my closet! -
Nancy Hoban 10/18/2020 8:03 PMI joined the eco challenge with the hope that two or more of the daily action items I selected will become a regular habit.