Carter Coleman
10/18/2021 10:14 AM
I notice that when I eat more mindfully, I am better able to pay attention to what my body needs regarding nutrition and I feel better physically after a meal as well!
Carter Coleman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 263 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO105minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO70minutesspent exercising
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UP TO3.0poundswaste composted
Carter's actions
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Simplicity
Buy Nothing
I will refrain from buying anything throughout the month (other than what is needed for health and safety) and instead live with what I have or learn about Buy Nothing groups in my area.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
Do at Home
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 5 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
Do at Home
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
Do at Home
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
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 QUESTIONSimplicityMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow does it feel to be so intentional about not buying anything and instead looking for what you need in community places? What's easy? What's challenging? What's rewarding?
Carter Coleman 10/18/2021 10:13 AMI think it's easy to look for better resources within communities, and not buying new. I know that it is really good for the environment to upcycle, and it's fun to get creative! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Carter Coleman 10/18/2021 10:12 AMFinding gratitude in the little things keeps me going, it makes me feel like I can accomplish more for myself and others!