Alexandra Jones
11/10/2020 8:51 AM
Turning off the lights when you're not in the room
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Lea Tucker 11/05/2020 3:22 PMI think that something as simple as watching the sunset should be seen as a celebration for the day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Offset for Climate JusticeWhat did you learn from the resources? What did you discover from the offset calculator?
Lea Tucker 11/05/2020 3:21 PMI watched a movie that helped me learn a lot about what is happening in our current political environment and how that is affecting climate -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Lea Tucker 11/05/2020 3:21 PMI found a hiking trail in STL which was fun because I didn't think any existed here -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Do Nature ActivitiesWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?
Lea Tucker 11/05/2020 3:20 PMI was able to observe the fall colors that are on the trees before all of the leaves fall off -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
katie lawson 10/31/2020 9:50 AMI regularly use plastic containers since WashU does a lot of carry out. I could substitute a travel bowl or travel plate. I could also more compost safe stuff. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
katie lawson 10/29/2020 6:31 PMI think yoga, a very spiritual practice, is a great way to connect with friends. Before the pandemic, I also loved to go to cycling classes. That was a great way to connect with friends. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
katie lawson 10/29/2020 6:29 PMI would like to go to sleep before midnight. I think getting a solid routine before bed, like reading, meditating, or even playing a mindless videogame, has been very helpful.