Meghan Wirtner
10/28/2020 8:49 PM
Having an active little one this time around has led to lots of playful time. Turning everyday items or tasks into games is both equally humbling and entertaining.
Meghan Wirtner
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 672 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO865minutesspent exercising
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UP TO680minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Meghan's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.
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.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Meghan Wirtner 10/28/2020 8:46 PMThe first couple of days of this challenge was very difficult for me. Most recreational activities I was doing at the end of a long day still led to either being on the phone, tablet or tv, so shifting back to a good book really led me to escape for a time being. I would say it significantly lowered my stress from all the doom and gloom that has been 2020. Ended going through 5-6 new books. Challenge well spent! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their HouseholdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
Meghan Wirtner 10/28/2020 8:40 PMUsing the calculator gave them something concrete to look to in a monetary value per month. Carbon footprint an a very abstract concept to most people so it's hard to quantify it in everyday terms. By framing it like a bill, that you could potentially get rid of, it opens the door for some meaningful change. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/28/2020 8:37 PMHere's another challenge at its end! That really flew by this year, hope everyone got the most out of it. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/23/2020 5:44 PMHappy Friday! Hope everyone is now in the challenge groove and making meaningful changes. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/22/2020 2:30 PMBeen spending my non screen time discovering some new books and getting a jump start on my handmade xmas presents! Much more relaxing and productive! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Meghan Wirtner 10/17/2020 6:50 PMSpending time in nature helps put things back in perspective for me. The world is large and we are just a small portion of it. It allows time to pause and offers a deep cleansing breath giving one the chance to reset. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/17/2020 6:46 PMFound a great new place, close to home, but that felt like we were in the middle of nowhere! So many trails and places to explore. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/12/2020 1:17 PMHope everyone had a restful and recharging weekend! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/09/2020 11:42 AMIt's much easier to spend chunks of my day outside when working from home, but balancing that screen time has become more difficult. If I'm not on my computer, I'm checking email on my phone. Definitely something to work on!