Crystal Padua
10/27/2021 3:34 PM
Constructively communication can benefit everyone as it will allow us to respond rather than react.
Crystal Padua
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,172 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO160minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO258minutesspent learning
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UP TO92pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO660minutesspent exercising
Crystal's actions
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
Do at Home
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Simplicity
Track My Purchases
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Mindfulness Practice
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
Do at Home
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 40 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Constructively communication can benefit everyone as it will allow us to respond rather than react. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 3:12 PMIt is an eye-opener for me to start conserving water and pass the knowledge to my children. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 3:03 PMThe reason I decided to join the challenge and chose the actions I did was to create new, but healthy habits. My goal is to rewire my brain by replacing the unhealthy habits with healthier one. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 2:50 PMAs humans, it is in our nature to social connect. Being playful with others and just being able to connect with others in the present moment enriches my life. It brings joy and happiness! -
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 2:33 PM"The amount of personal growth you experience is the direct result of your willingness to learn." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicitySocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 2:25 PMNot being on social media for some time allows me to self-reflect on just how much I engage on "FOMO." It is an oxymoron. It both connects people together and it can also disconnect people. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 2:15 PMAfter tracking my spending during the duration of this challenge, I have learned that I have a habit called "latte factor." Seeing an overview of what I spend just on coffee, almost daily enabled me to start making better spending habits that do not include the unnecessary daily habit spending of coffee. With that said, the shifts I will be taking is to make coffee at home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalWhat best helped you with your Mindfulness Practice? How does Mindfulness keep you grounded and sustain your work with compassion?
Crystal Padua 10/27/2021 1:47 PMWhat really helped me with mindfulness practice was self-awareness. With self-awareness, I was able to become more mindful and not live on auto-pilot.... Mindfulness cultivated a multitude of benefits which allowed me to either accept what I cannot control or change what I have control over. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Crystal Padua 10/08/2021 11:21 AMMy top core values are: self-respect, love, compassion, honesty, & kindness. With self-awareness I was able to narrow it down to what I value most as it reflects who I am as an individual.