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October 7 - October 28, 2020

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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?


  • Paul Mazurkiewicz's avatar
    Paul Mazurkiewicz 10/27/2020 8:11 AM
    I wish I had more time to logon and track progress. Would be handy to have a phone app to use. 

  • Andre Teixeira's avatar
    Andre Teixeira 10/26/2020 9:49 AM
    The mindfulness exercises are very worthwhile, I really recommend!! 

  • Debbie Bomgardner's avatar
    Debbie Bomgardner 10/22/2020 7:25 AM
    Participating in EcoChallenge inspired me to start composting. I'm not yet ready to do my own backyard composting, but am loving the service we're now using - Common Good Compost (https://www.commongoodcompost.org/). They provide the bin and bags you see in this picture, and a 5-gallon pail w/airtight lid (kept in our garage). We take our small bags of compost to the big pail as needed, and then put that pail at the curb weekly to be emptied.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game Hour
    How does being playful with others enrich your life?

    Andre Teixeira's avatar
    Andre Teixeira 10/19/2020 8:54 AM
    That's exactly why we're here... to the others, not ourselves!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

    Andre Teixeira's avatar
    Andre Teixeira 10/19/2020 8:46 AM
    Fruits vs snacks? no need to think...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Mindfulness Practice
    What best helped you with your Mindfulness Practice? How does Mindfulness keep you grounded and sustain your work with compassion?

    Andre Teixeira's avatar
    Andre Teixeira 10/19/2020 8:45 AM
    The simple action of stopping yourself for a moment and reflect on what/why you are doing is already a powerful tool to boost your mind...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

    Jeff O'Brien's avatar
    Jeff O'Brien 10/15/2020 8:34 AM
    More fruits/vegetables, less meat can reduce amount of land required to raise meat.
  • 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?

    Jeff O'Brien's avatar
    Jeff O'Brien 10/15/2020 8:32 AM
    Going for a run outdoors without distractions. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Choose a Carbon Offset
    A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

    Jacob Sanchez's avatar
    Jacob Sanchez 10/13/2020 10:45 AM
    Bought a carbon offset for a weekend flight to New York. I want to do this every time I fly but sometimes I forget. Does anyone have a favorite carbon offset vendor? I use Protect Our Winters (POW) - https://protectourwinters.org/cost-of-carbon/
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

    Cynthia Walker's avatar
    Cynthia Walker 10/12/2020 10:33 AM
    tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, kale are all items I froze or pickled for use over the winter.

    • Jacob Sanchez's avatar
      Jacob Sanchez 10/14/2020 3:08 PM
      How did you freeze your basil? I've been making pesto in freezing it in ice cubes. :)