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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020
Erica Kelly's avatar

Erica Kelly

Environmental Studies 171 Fall 2020

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 599 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    230
    minutes
    spent learning

Erica's actions

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

Do at Home

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 0
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

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

Do at Home

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 5 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

Do at Home

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
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    Erica Kelly 10/26/2020 8:39 AM
    People in different countries and all over the US have been purchasing food at cheaper prices from the globalized markets which closes out the small locally owned businesses, who have an important role in fueling our local economy. But, the global market can't maintain their cheaper prices, causing social inequality, and  people in our communities to go hungry because they can't afford higher food prices. Therefore, this is one reason why it's imperative that we band together to fight for food sovereignty and find solutions to support our local business community. My plan: schedule a shopping date with my sister to shop at a locally owned market and/or local owned business strips around town.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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    Erica Kelly 10/25/2020 8:38 AM
    When I have moments of disappointments or situations/issues that elevate my anxiety, stress, or limit my physical/metal activity; I take a moment to practice self care, affirmations, and I think of a few or many reasons to be grateful. I also feel it's important to lift the spirits of others by showing gratitude. kindness, acceptance, respect, and smile. 
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  • 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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    Erica Kelly 10/23/2020 7:56 AM
    A daily 20 to 30 minute walk has its many benefits, such as: increases circulation, clears the mind, burns calories, helps your mind to focus on your Bio-labs for class, and other important decisions and tasks for the day. Happy Friday!!!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Learn About Constructive Communication
    How can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
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    Erica Kelly 10/22/2020 12:03 PM
    I learned a significant amount of information on multicultural team building and working on a plan to promote teamwork in a virtual setting!! Let's collaborate COVID STYLE!!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Nurture Self-Compassion
    How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
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    Erica Kelly 10/21/2020 6:37 PM
    I made it point to not be so hard on myself, try to tackle each problem a step at a time, and tell myself not to give up even if I feel like it sometimes.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Forgiveness
    How has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
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    Erica Kelly 10/18/2020 6:17 AM
    When you practice forgiveness,  you release yourself from negative anxiety in order to move on.
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