Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

JOSHUA LARA

Advanced Learning Academy

"I want to become a better person overall and help others be a better person."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
386 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

171

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

152

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

134

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

236

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

306

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

JOSHUA's actions

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Do at Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

Do at Home

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

Do at Home

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Health

Healthy Sleep

Do at Home

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Do at Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Research Impact Investing

Do at Home

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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
Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

JOSHUA LARA 10/27/2020 6:28 AM

We can try to adapt with the resources we have and can get.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Buy Used Clothes

Do people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?

JOSHUA LARA 10/27/2020 6:23 AM

if they have the resources they can see the things they have to work with

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

JOSHUA LARA 10/27/2020 6:20 AM

Simplicity is the key to creativity

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Research Impact Investing

How might impact investing help you better live your values?

JOSHUA LARA 10/27/2020 6:13 AM

It will help me have a good financial foundation

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 1:01 PM

It can help you learn how everything was before you were here. How everything used to be and how much it thrived.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 12:59 PM

It shows me how beautiful my neighborhood and the nature by my house is.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go Get a Check Up

How do you practice self care?

JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 12:58 PM

It's not a practice it's more of a habit my parent's always make sure I am keeping up with the latest notifications about my health and needs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 11:13 AM

I would love to get as much sleep as I did last night fro the rest of my life. I was so cozy and felt super refreshed not tired and mopey. I think it is better to see how much time it takes to fall asleep on the weekend versus a weekday. Compare and then go to bed double that time of what it takes you to all asleep earlier than your normal bed time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Disconnect from Email

Notice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?

JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 11:09 AM

Spending time away from checking my emails helped me see what I can do with the time I have during the day. I feel so much less stress and feel more like an active person.

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JOSHUA LARA 10/26/2020 10:25 AM

It is going a little bit less well than I expected but it is still very fun and a good way to find what you can do with your time.

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