angelina acosta
"go green!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 471 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO312pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO650minutesspent exercising
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
angelina's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
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.
Waste
Gather recyclables at public places
My goal is to collect recyclables not only at home, but also from public places when the objects are not my own. I chose this action because there are many plastic bottles or cans left behind at my sports games or thrown into the garbage instead of a recycling can
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
Do at Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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 4 conversations.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
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).
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
Do at Home
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
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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angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:59 PMI am so happy green team decided to make us a part of this challenge because it made me more aware of ways we can help the earth and the impact we can make in other people's lives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:45 PMBeing involved in family games is a frequent occurrence in my family and I find it such a fun way to laugh and spend time together while adding a competitive factor to the game. I especially love playing family games because it is a time solely meant to spend time with one another and listen to important conversation which I feel is overlooked too much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily Walk OutsideFresh 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?
angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:41 PMThroughout the challenge I have found that going on walks daily is a good way to relax your mind and try not to focus on stressful things in life. I typically go walking with my dog and it is great to really get to see and know the natural beauty in your own neighborhood. I have also found when walking that it is an easy way to meet new people in your neighborhood and engage in friendly conversation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:39 PMI found that truly taking time to forgive myself and other people instead of just pushing off my frustration makes for a more understanding mindset. This way you can try to completely perceive situations and maybe understand where another person was coming from in a situation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:09 AMPracticing gratitude keeps me motivated to continue making the world better since simply telling someone that their work is appreciated will help them to feel like someone recognizes their work. I think if everyone did this to at least one person each day it would help people to be more motivated and have a more positive outlook on their job, instead of only focusing on negative aspects.-
Mary White 10/28/2020 8:25 PMTPWK!!!! :P
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