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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
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Engage In Active Listening
    What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:27 PM
    It's good to actively listen to someone because you would want them to actively listen to you when you're talking. Knowing that you guys both are actively listening will make a better conversation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:24 PM
    A fuel efficient vehicle would help the air quality and let out less Air Pollutants.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Core Values
    What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:22 PM
    My 3 core values are respect, honesty, and trust. My dad imbedded these core values in me when I was younger.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe 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?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:36 PM
    It makes me feel good that I am contributing to change because using a reusable coffee cup makes a big change even though it seems little. 
  • 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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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:32 PM
    Every time I go grocery shopping I bring my set of reusable bags for my groceries and If I forget them then I use a paper bag. I never use plastic bags. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Skip the Straw
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:30 PM
    In my house we recycle things and have a compost bin set up. I also reuse by turning old containers into tupperware. I also craft old clothes into new clothes. 
  • 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?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:27 PM
    When I eat healthy foods I have more energy throughout the day. Meat overall is not good for our bodies and is very unhealthy. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Car Share
    Take 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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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:25 PM
    I often carpool with neighbor and with my roommate when we grocery shop or are going to the same area of town. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go Get a Check Up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:23 PM
    I make sure to go to the doctors every few months to make sure everything is going okay with my body. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    maryam heydari 10/26/2020 8:38 PM
    I have been enjoying reducing my paper mail because I noticed for a while that it was just stacking up and collecting dust. I plan on reducing my waste even further by buying food items in bulk