Nick Williams

UTKSUST21

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
575 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

501

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

96

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

240

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

98

miles

traveled by bike

Nick's actions

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
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?

Nick Williams 4/21/2021 4:07 PM

Days like today make you want to either avoid your daily challenge commitment or just stay inside, as the high temperature is in the low 50's. However it is no big deal to bundle up and continue to ride my bike the short distance to campus and back. I can get a good wake up from the cold and a good flow of blood with the exercise. The rewards keep coming as I also save more money that I would have to use for gas. All of these on top of making my carbon output for the day less than if I used a gas powered vehicle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Nick Williams 4/21/2021 4:03 PM

When I eat it is very easy to want to find something else do look at or distract myself with while I eat. This could lead to me no focusing on the amount I chew and could effect my digestion as it is important to have well masticated food. I also am able to just enjoy my food much more and not neglect the blessing of having food daily. Lastly, I am able to focus on my mannerisms and posture as I eat which could develop into a good habit.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Nick Williams 4/21/2021 3:59 PM

Spending time away from the technology we are surrounded with every day can lead to more appreciation for the environment we live in. It is too common and easy to neglect our physical nature that we live in and around. By finding a little time each day or even once a week can help with mood as direct sunlight is great for anyone who does not get the recommended exposure daily.

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Nick Williams 4/11/2021 6:16 PM

Having been without a car for just over a week now I hardly have a choice to ride my bike. I ride on campus at least once a day and some more if I go back to the gym or just for a ride. My stamina has improved along with my appreciation for saving gas.

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Nick Williams 4/06/2021 3:15 PM

Having committed to taking time to eat mindfully has helped me appreciate each meal I make and eat. The time allows me to reflect on my day or my week without distraction of anything on social media. Having clear headspace can help with focusing on what is in front of you. In my case, it was food. I was able to consume my food at a respectful rate so I could reach my goal of eating how much I need.

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