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The People's Ecochallenge
October 6 - October 27, 2021
Jackie Chernyak's avatar

Jackie Chernyak

Comerica Michigan Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 432 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    600
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising

Jackie'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Reduce Refined Sugar

Do at Home

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

Do at Home

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Do at Home

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

Do at Home

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    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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    Jackie Chernyak 10/20/2021 8:33 AM
    I run by myself and enjoy the fresh air and quiet/sounds of nature as I explore my town. Other times, for a walk, I am accompanied by my husband and/or my children which gives us good conversations and quality time. 
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      Mari-Lynn Flaig 10/21/2021 3:28 AM
      It clears the heart and the head...I'm not sure where you are located but in Troy there is a dog free walkable park called Lloyd Stage Nature Center that is really good for that type of exploration. Think small nature center with see through beehive inside (enclosed in glass so no one gets hurt), five acres of trails that are well labeled, and lots of deer, owls, ducks and wild turkeys to spot.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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    Jackie Chernyak 10/20/2021 8:07 AM
    I can definitely tell a difference when I consume sugar vs when I avoid it most days. I don't have as much fluid retention if I go a few days without it and I no longer crave it which makes it easier to pass on sweet treats. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
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    Jackie Chernyak 10/12/2021 8:56 AM
    My husband and a regularly walk around our community, and on Sunday's we do a 3 mile family walk as well with our seven and five year olds. We have learned new areas to walk around our town and enjoyed the fresh air this time of year. The leaves are beginning to change color and the weather has been comfortable making for a very enjoyable walk in the daytime/evenings. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How does being playful with others enrich your life?
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    Jackie Chernyak 10/12/2021 8:54 AM
    Spending quality time with family away from technological distractions has been wonderful! Enjoying each other's company and working together has helped to build a better bond between us and our children.
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    Jackie Chernyak 10/06/2021 6:26 AM
    Hi everyone! Excited to start today! I am actually looking forward to eliminating sugar and processed foods. I know I will feel so much better day by day. Health is SO important especially this time of year. Good luck, everybody!
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