GICW- Marketing- SEM Energy Team

My ecochallenge is going well. I didn't realize just how much of my homelife is revolved around a screen. I am now trying to be more conscious about that and replace some of the time with tech-free activities. I normally practice gratitude in the form of verbal communication, so writing it down or sending an email has been hard to remember.

I notice so much more--new businesses and buildings, Halloween decorations, neighbors tending gardens, fall colors...

I'm working  on putting my computer to "sleep mode" on every night!

It enriches my life by allowing me to have quality time with those that I love without screens interfering.

We are just too people at home and both are very conscious about our choices to reduce carbon footprint

Drive less. Reuse grocery bags. Spread the word and encourage others to do the same 

Scheduling time with friends for walks instead of food or happy hours supports both health and social needs. 

Practicing gratitude allows me to focus on what is working rather than what is not.

I am a firm believer in that your mind controls how you see the world. When one focuses more on negative aspects of life, the more negative the outlook. But when gratitude is practiced, it has the power to make an individual more positive and more motivated. This in return, can make an individual more willing to make a positive difference.

I was really surprised at how much larger my outdoor and virtual water usage was compared to indoor. When I think of water usage, I think of showers and not letting the faucet run when I'm brushing my teeth. I was shocked that eating meat was the largest portion of my water consumption. Going forward, I will be more mindful about this and think...