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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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Phoebe Krueger

Columbia Bank

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 808 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    115
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    581
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning

Phoebe's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Native Communities

Do at Home

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

Do at Home

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

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 Support Native Communities
    Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/28/2020 8:39 AM
    If we are able to achieve and maintain balance, we honor nature by preserving it for future generations and all forms of life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Meditate
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/28/2020 8:37 AM
    I would like to invest more time in staying present and enjoying each moment for what it is. 

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/28/2020 8:36 AM
    So excited about the last day of the challenge! My daily meditation practices and walks now feel like habits I can stick to!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Forgiveness
    How has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/27/2020 8:52 AM
    It feels like an emotional weight has been lifted and my stress level has dropped. Forgiveness is a powerful exercise.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity 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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    Phoebe Krueger 10/27/2020 8:48 AM
    I walk to get a latte most mornings and it's a great way to wake up and feel more energized for the day. It's also a nice way to see more of my neighborhood. 

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/26/2020 9:16 AM
    It's awesome to get EcoChallenge points for my morning coffee walk! It definitely helps me resist the urge to take my car, even if it's cold or raining. 

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/26/2020 9:15 AM
    I am happy the EcoChallenge has helped me add meditation back into my routine. It has a calming effort and helps me better manage stress. 

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/22/2020 8:29 AM
    The EcoChallenge helps me think about my actions and goals each year. It gives me the opportunity to pause and think about how I impact the earth and my community. It also allows me to reflect on how I can simplify my life and practice self care.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Core Values
    What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/22/2020 8:27 AM
    I decided to focus on two core values: self improvement and building community. Many of the decisions I make are driven by these two priorities, so it was not to challenging to determine core values when I applied that criteria.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Phoebe Krueger 10/21/2020 9:48 AM
    I picked a lot of my favorite things to do in Portland for my staycation and spent time with my family. It was a lot of fun and saved money, too!