Frances Yang
10/14/2021 2:56 PM
To avoid accumulating more things in the future I will be more thoughtful before making a purchase and also about things I keep around the house.
Frances Yang
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 496 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO660minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO410minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO980minutesspent exercising
Frances's 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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
Do at Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
Do at Home
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.
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.
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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Frances Yang 10/21/2021 10:39 AMA friend asked my opinion about his idea of getting a keurig coffee maker. I wasn't sure how he would receive my feedback, but I thought I would put it out there. I said great idea but the cups are not so good for the environment. Right away he said that he would research into a keurig with reusable cup for ground coffee. An environmental win! -
Frances Yang 10/15/2021 7:16 AMSeeing the accumulated impact of my actions on the left side of the screen reminds me that time passes whether we do something or nothing and that every little bit we do really adds over the long term. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Frances Yang 10/14/2021 2:56 PMI notice flowers and trees in the neighborhood when I walk instead of drive. -
Frances Yang 10/08/2021 7:07 AMMy coworker and I have been comparing notes on our daily actions and even chat about ones that we did not sign up for. This campaign has definitely helped us be more aware of our actions and taking care of the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Frances Yang 10/06/2021 8:01 AMActively listening takes a lot of pressure off when I am not listening and thinking about what I want to say at the same time and loving from being there wholeheartedly for the person. The reward comes from the person feeling heard and cared about. -
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?
Frances Yang 10/06/2021 8:00 AMMy top 5 core values are integrity, truth, love, service and healing. I thought of the backbones of my actions and thoughts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Frances Yang 10/06/2021 7:59 AMI have been practicing forgiveness of everyone involved in a certain situation for a couple weeks now. I felt liberated when I thought about it this morning. Even though the people involved are still not talking to me, I respect their choice to be upset with my decision. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Frances Yang 10/06/2021 7:56 AMI have not brought my own mug during Covid. I can try to bring it and see if coffee shops would serve my drinks in it again. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Frances Yang 10/06/2021 7:54 AMI feel centered for the day when I take a morning walk out and about the neighborhood and appreciate the natural beauty around me while listening to guided meditations.