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2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Maria Fernanda Alcazar

HP Costa Rica

"Love the earth as you would love yourself "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,104 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

755

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1,336

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

10

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

360

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1,241

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

3.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

305

minutes

spent learning

Maria Fernanda's actions

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 45 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express My Support

Do at Home

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Practice Gratitude for Earth

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household

Do at Home

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Mindfulness Practice

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:23 PM
Last day guys, keep it up!!

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Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:18 PM
Train your mind to see the good in every situation :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 1:12 PM
I’ll think twice before throwing out my clothes, also I will use my imagination to repair or redesign my wardrobe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 12:59 PM
I started cutting calories by cutting out foods high in solid fat and added sugar. Also, I stopped eating fatty meats like ribs, bacon, and hot dogs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 12:53 PM
Avoiding lack of communication and resolving possible conflicts from the beginning.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 8:23 AM
Self-compassion involves treating yourself with the same kindness, concern and support you’d show to a good friend. We must remember that how we treat ourselves reflects how we let others treat us. If we are unkind to ourselves, we create a standard for how much abuse we accept from others and, as a result, we end up attracting abusive and disrespectful relationships.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Fresh 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?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 8:01 AM
Taking a walk every morning has been great, it's amazing for stress relief and enjoying a little “me time”.

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Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/27/2020 10:26 AM
WE CAN DO THIS! Only two days left in the 2020 EcoChallenge

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Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/27/2020 10:25 AM
There are only two days left in the 2020 EcoChallenge!!
HP Costa Rica: make sure to get all your actions and challenges logged so your points count toward our final score :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/23/2020 9:30 AM
Active listening is the foundation for any successful conversation, it keeps you engaged with your conversation partner in a positive way. When you practice active listening, you make the other person feel heard and valued.
Active listening defuses conflict and helps you to understand and comprehend the discussion better.

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