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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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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
    4.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    360
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1,241
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    305
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,336
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    755
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    3.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Maria Fernanda's 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

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

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: Healing and Renewal

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Mindfulness Practice

Do at Home

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

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

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

Participant Feed

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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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    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 :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    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.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    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.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Learn About Constructive Communication
    How can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?

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    Maria Fernanda Alcazar 10/28/2020 12:53 PM
    Avoiding lack of communication and resolving possible conflicts from the beginning.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Nurture Self-Compassion
    How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?

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    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.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk Outside
    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?

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    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 :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Engage In Active Listening
    What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?

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    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.