Nanette Lively
10/27/2021 6:23 PM
Forgiving others as well as yourself feels like a weight is lifted. I am much happier not carrying anger or ill feelings.
Nanette Lively
"To learn and put in practice ways to reduce waste to improve my life and my environment. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,060 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO108gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2,020minutesspent exercising
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UP TO99plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Nanette's actions
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Participant Feed
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 QUESTIONHealth ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Nanette Lively 10/26/2021 7:22 PMAs I get older it becomes more important to keep my mind engaged and not spend so much time watching television or on my phone. I enjoy playing games that challenge me to be strategic. Love making memories laughing with others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing 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?
Nanette Lively 10/26/2021 7:16 PMI have been doing bill pay for years but just recently changed all my bills to auto pay or paperless. I like not having to rely on the mail service to receive my bill or send off a check and wait for it to clear. I will continue to look for other opportunities to reduce junk mail received. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Nanette Lively 10/23/2021 8:27 PMWith today being National Drug take back day it is important to dispose of medicine correctly and not flushing it. We as a society need to dispose of all trash properly and not let it get into any water systems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Nanette Lively 10/23/2021 8:05 AMBeing grateful allows me to focus on the positives in life instead of the negatives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce Refined SugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Nanette Lively 10/16/2021 8:00 PMBefore this challenge I felt like I needed a treat and loved processed food. Changing my diet I have found that I do not miss the processed foods after a few days and I feel so much better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Nanette Lively 10/13/2021 8:55 PMMy bestie and I take our dogs to our favorite park for walks. Not only getting in our steps but spending time around trees and water. In about another month the turning of the leaves will be gorgeous. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Nanette Lively 10/11/2021 8:25 PMPlan ahead when out and about. I have a large water bottle that I can take cold water and leave in car and refill my smaller water bottle so I don’t have to buy bottled water.