Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Jennifer Morrocco

Columbia Bank

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
585 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

670

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1,405

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

135

minutes

spent learning

Jennifer'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 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

Do at Home

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Get a Flu Shot

This is something I've never actually done before, but very much feels like something small I can do to protect myself and others.

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

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 12
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

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

Do at Home

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

Do at Home

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

Do at Home

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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: Healing and Renewal Learn About Constructive Communication

How can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/28/2020 9:46 AM

This has been an ongoing effort to enhance communication with those in my life. So many of us are ineffective at both identifying and conveying our emotional responses to others and it ends up perpetuating stereotypes, fostering hurt, and creating wedges. By learning to constructively communicate, by taking ownership of my experiences and feelings and conveying those clearly, and also helping others to do the same I hope to help heal my little corner of the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/28/2020 9:35 AM

We have an older car in our household and we have been researching how and when to replace it, trying to balance the resource use inherent in purchasing a new vehicle, versus maintaining the one we have. At this time, the environmental impact is less if we continue to drive our older car, but when that changes, we intend to shift to a hybrid or electric model.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Core Values

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/28/2020 9:27 AM

This is an activity that I've been meaning to complete for a while, and the included resources were helpful in providing some direction. Filtering through the values I think I *should* have versus the values I really want to focus on proved the biggest challenge!

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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?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/28/2020 9:19 AM

I have a much better sense of my neighbors and the space around me. I'm much more likely to learn something new and special about a place than when I'm otherwise just driving through.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/23/2020 3:42 PM

Days when I keep to a schedule (however flexible that might be), I benefit from having more space in my day to take care of myself and my family. Inevitably I end up slowing down in other areas and finding that I'm more thoughtful and intentional about the choices I make overall.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/20/2020 8:34 AM

I don't consume large amounts of seafood, and try to be aware of how/where the fish is sourced, but the broader implications of each of those choices is something I hadn't dug into. I think I have some work to do - including some consideration about my 'go-to' seafood choices, and researching the practices of the local businesses where I'm most likely to purchase.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/19/2020 3:54 PM

Planted a mini herb garden in a bucket that can be brought indoors as the whether changes. Harvested parsley last night!

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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?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/19/2020 8:31 AM

I have two young puppies right now, and every new (to them) place we explore is a reminder to see things with fresh eyes. I may have been there 1,000 times, but it's different every time. There's always something new to see.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Forgiveness

How has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/19/2020 8:28 AM

It helps bring to light the negative emotions I haven't actively processed yet, and move through to a healthier place. It's hard. It's super hard. But it's worth it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Jennifer Morrocco 10/06/2020 1:27 PM

Physical activity has been harder to budget during COVID, and at-home fitness isn’t where I’m most motivated. With this 30 minutes I commit to finding new outdoor places to explore whenever possible.

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