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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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Angela M.

CLEAResult

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 589 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    250
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    215
    minutes
    spent exercising

Angela's actions

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

Do at Home

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Do at Home

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Reduce Refined Sugar

Do at Home

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 12
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

    Angela M.'s avatar
    Angela M. 10/20/2020 12:28 PM
    I would like to sleep earlier since I have a bad habit of sleeping late, and in order to do this - I will need to stop using electronics at least half an hour before bed.

    • Courtney Groszhans's avatar
      Courtney Groszhans 10/21/2020 4:38 PM
      I attended an Unplug webinar today, and it reinforced the importance of not looking at screens before we go to bed. Screens emit a blue light similar to the sun, so our brain becomes "awake" from being around it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

    Angela M.'s avatar
    Angela M. 10/20/2020 12:27 PM
    I think everyone can take simple steps to reduce their energy usage -such as turning off the light or electronics when you leave the room and using natural light whenever possible.

    • Gretchen Egging's avatar
      Gretchen Egging 10/20/2020 4:53 PM
      I just installed motion sensor lights throughout my house this weekend (even in the garage!) so lights wont be on when we're not in the room. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Reduce Refined Sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Angela M. 10/14/2020 11:29 AM
    I wouldn't say I was addicted but I do have a sweet tooth. I think it was nice trying out different foods with natural sweetness.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Angela M. 10/08/2020 9:37 AM
    I feel like practicing gratitude makes you feel happier when you are able to appreciate the little things and see yourself/situation in a more positive light.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Angela M. 10/07/2020 6:40 AM
    It's easier to incorporate other personal values when you set aside time for it - ex. scheduling a time to chat with your friends or to go on a walk. You will be more likely to do these things, including your exercise routine.