Mary Scott
"Succeed in this challenge!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,258 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,085minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6,210minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO370minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2,130minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Mary's actions
Simplicity
Work Life Balance
I will endeavor to work no more than 10 hours per day and devote time to my family and my art.
Health
Learn About Self-Compassion
Research and read articles on steps to self-compassion and self understanding.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Reduce Material Holiday Gifts
I will focus on the gift of time and experience for my loved ones in lieu of material things. Today planned trips for 2021 when the pandemic has been brought under control.
Health
Caring for Elderly Artists
I will practice kindness and support for elderly artists who belong to the pottery community I belong to. I will begin today by sending cards to one member who is ill and by helping assist with her pottery sales. I will continue this in the greater art community.
Waste
Reduce Holiday Gift Wrap
I will find creative ways to not use gift wrap paper or bags this year. Today I purchased handmade cotton tea towels and recycled Kimono cloth to practice Furoshiki. The art of Japanese gift wrapping with reusable cloth.
Nature
Leave No Trace
Do at Home
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced food waste by creating a soup from fading vegetables rather than adding to compost or discarding.
Food
Kitchen Window Herb Garden
I purchased seedlings to keep a kitchen window herb garden through the fall and winter.
Food
Locally Baked Bread
I purchased bread baked by small local vendors so as to support small business and get better quality bread with organic ingredients. I will continue to do this on a weekly basis.
Nature
Work with Dog Star Rescue to create a course for local children on rescuing animals.
Setup meetings for planning course outline.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Accentuate the Positive
The current health crisis and social upheaval are frightening and divisive. Focus on kindness and giving to help alleviate the stress.
Water
Office Plants in Need of Champion
Since we are all working from home due to Covid, I have been in the office one day a week. I water all the plants I can find with just enough water to last to the next week.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Simplicity
Share unused fabric.
I will send all leftover reusable fabrics to FabFabrics in Brooklyn
Water
Use minimal water when brushing teeth
I will limit the water I use when brushing my teeth to only what is needed.
Simplicity
No Disposable Masks
I will use washable homemade masks and make them for friends and colleagues to limit the number of disposable masks in use.
Energy
Hoof It!
Turn out the lights and other energy drawing devices when not in use.
Energy
LIghts Out!
Turn out the lights and other energy drawing devices when not in use.
Energy
Opt out of single use containers.
Where possible buy loose produce instead of single use containers
Community
Reusable Grocery Bags
I shop for groceries twice a week. I pledge to bring cloth reusable bags with me every time.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
Do at Home
I will replace 90 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
Do at Home
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
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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Mary Scott 10/28/2020 4:32 PMMany thanks to all the HIG team members for an outstanding job on the Ecochallenge! If you are not a HEAT member please consider joining us, we would love to have your participation in other events throughout the year! -
Mary Scott 10/28/2020 4:02 PMIf you are an American citizen. Don't forget to vote. It could be the most important action you take on behalf of the planet for the next four years!
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Mary Scott 10/27/2020 5:42 PMSnow expected on Friday, Winter is on its way!
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Mary Scott 10/26/2020 6:13 PMVisited with this proud guy today when on my walk. He certainly looked like he thought he was the boss!
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Mary Scott 10/25/2020 5:22 PMAnd this is why we call it Fall... Same tree from just a few days ago is now empty.
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Mary Scott 10/24/2020 4:59 PMThere are still some lovely flowers to be seen on walks despite the chilly weather.
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Mary Scott 10/23/2020 3:33 PMA maple's last flash of beauty before the leaves all fall to the ground.
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Mary Scott 10/22/2020 8:57 PMLily seed pods received today from a friend.
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Mary Scott 10/21/2020 7:18 PMTaking the time to look closely at the small things in nature reveals the infinite variety that enriches our planet.
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Mary Scott 10/20/2020 4:36 PMFall berries on a neighborhood shrub.