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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

    Mikołaj Szewczyk's avatar
    Mikołaj Szewczyk 10/28/2020 8:49 AM
    It makes you realize what are the good things about your life and appreciate what you have.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Mikołaj Szewczyk 10/28/2020 8:48 AM
    I carry reusable bags in my backpack. That way, I always have one or two spare ones in case I need to do some unplanned shopping. 
  • 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?

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    Mikołaj Szewczyk 10/28/2020 8:47 AM
    You could exercise together with your friends or family be going together to the gym. It keeps you motivated and less likely to quit
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Practice Gratitude for Earth
    Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?

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    Mikołaj Szewczyk 10/28/2020 8:46 AM
    It helps to think about what we can be grateful for and focus on these things for a little bit every day. It makes you appreciate the things that you might normally take for granted.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk Outside
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Mikołaj Szewczyk 10/28/2020 8:45 AM
    It's a great break from spending the entire day at home in front of a computer. The change of scenery and getting the blood flowing works wonders for both the body and the mind.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

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    Kevin Oversluizen 10/27/2020 1:42 AM
    Watched Super-Size me 2: Holy Chicken. Even though it is a very American Doc I can imagine it being comparable worldwide. One of the reasons I want to keep buying meat from local farmers so you know better where it comes from. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose LED Bulbs
    Switching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

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    Kevin Oversluizen 10/27/2020 1:39 AM
    Moving in means getting to pick out stuff and buying lightbulbs so might as well make sure it is efficient and clean. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Zero-Waste Cooking
    In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?

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    Kevin Oversluizen 10/27/2020 1:36 AM
    Being more aware of what I am buying and what I am cooking. Making sure I only prepare amounts what we are eating. And also preparing extra food and freezing it so I have food during stand up meetings for example. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Locally-Sourced Meals
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally from now on, what would be the most difficult food item for you to give up? Why?

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    Kevin Oversluizen 10/27/2020 1:33 AM
    Since this month I am getting my ingredients from local sources. Because of Dutch technology don't really need to miss out on something since we produces almost everything in greenhouses. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go Get a Check Up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Kevin Oversluizen 10/27/2020 1:32 AM
    Needed to get a check-up for a while and finally arranged one with my GP. All healthy btw! :)