"As time goes by, I want to be able to implement some of these actions into my everyday life. Even with small actions, I hope I am able to make a small impact on our environment. "
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participant impact
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spent exercising
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being mindful
Laura's actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Restore Wetlands
Coastal Wetland Restoration
I will volunteer 60 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 20 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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DAILY ACTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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DAILY ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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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
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
My family and I try making it a habit to walk to our local park for fun, but, because we have jobs/school it can be hard to make the time to spend with one another. Luckily, we had time to do a walk this past weekend. When walking to the park I couldn't help but notice/hear the noise from the busy street, some have pedestrian crossing signs but it can still be dangerous getting to the park. It might take up to 10min before a car will stop for you or you forcefully have to start walking for them to notice you. I think it might be one of the reasons why some people choose to go to the park by car or not at all. If it was more approachable more people would go. Once you reach the park, you no longer hear the traffic noise, and you find yourself at a lake with ducks, rabbits, and squirrels :). it's a nice park but due to the danger of getting there, it does pervent people from going.
Hi Laura! At home, my partner and I typically eat meals together and routinely watch something at the same time. I noticed that when we eat together without those distractions, we can connect with other people less superficially. I also noticed that I was being conscious of what I was eating and pay attention to my body cues regarding food portions rather than just with my eyes. I also felt it was very refreshing!
Hi Laura! I also found it very peaceful eating my meals with no distractions today. I hope to continue incorporating mindful eating frequently. Next time I think I will sit and eat outside to have a different experience.
