

Marjo Tahtinen
"Life is beautiful"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 532 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO34plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO705minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO7.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO170gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO106disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO705minutesspent exercising
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO3.4poundsfood waste prevented
Marjo's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
Do at Home
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Participant Feed
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Marjo Tahtinen 10/28/2020 7:41 AMone more walk to do in the evening -
Marjo Tahtinen 10/28/2020 7:40 AMThis has been great challenge, eventhough I did not change my habits that much, but this challenge got me thinking of my habits and how they impact -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Marjo Tahtinen 10/27/2020 2:51 AMIn the beginning it is difficult but then you end up to real fruitful conversations -
Marjo Tahtinen 10/27/2020 2:33 AMEco challenge is a great way to really see and document what you do for the enivornment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Marjo Tahtinen 10/27/2020 2:31 AMThere might be some misleading information or controversary information available -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you practice self care?
Marjo Tahtinen 10/27/2020 2:29 AMEating healthy, having both physical and menthal activities, going to health checs regularly -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Marjo Tahtinen 10/20/2020 6:43 AMFor me this is very easy and especially now when working from home.