Cali Kirby
"“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” —Dolly Parton"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 751 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO119minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.0minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO62minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO70minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Cali'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.
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.
Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
Do at Home
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
Do at Home
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
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.
Simplicity
Mindfulness Practice
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
Do at Home
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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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Cali Kirby 10/28/2020 12:48 PMHow is everyone's day going so far? -
Cali Kirby 10/28/2020 8:23 AMGood morning everyone! -
Cali Kirby 10/27/2020 8:20 AMGood morning everyone! -
Cali Kirby 10/26/2020 8:27 AMGood morning everyone! -
Cali Kirby 10/23/2020 8:56 AMGood morning guys -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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Cali Kirby 10/22/2020 8:06 AMGood morning everyone! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Learn About Constructive CommunicationHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Cali Kirby 10/21/2020 12:45 PMIt builds trust, it prevents and solves problems, it provides clarity and direction, it creates better relationships, it increases engagement, it improves productivity, and it promotes team building. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Learn About the Impact of Old RefrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Cali Kirby 10/21/2020 12:41 PMOld refrigerants have a big impact on the ozone layer and global warming. Such gases are thousands of times more harmful than carbon dioxide and continue to increase global warming.-
Lora Jones 10/21/2020 7:35 PMBetter refrigerant management is considered an important solution for reducing greenhouse gasses. "Fluorinated gases have a potent greenhouse effect and are widely used as refrigerants. Managing leaks and disposal of these chemicals can avoid emissions in buildings and landfills."
https://www.drawdown.org/solutions/refrigerant-management
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Research Voter SuppressionWhat are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Cali Kirby 10/21/2020 12:39 PM"To prevent fraud, we must require government-issued photo identification in order to vote, we must pass laws demanding documentary proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, and voter registration by community groups must be curtailed." I got this from an article I read and I think everyone should be able to vote.