stephanie hough

KINK (Alpha) Programming

"Challenge myself to learn new skills"

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239 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

4.0

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

70

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

300

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

4.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved

stephanie's actions

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 20 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

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
Nature Support Local Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

stephanie hough 10/22/2019 12:33 PM

I plant a food garden in the back area of my apartment complex every spring. This year I will make an extra effort to include native plants and vary the shape/color/structure of the garden to encourage other pollinators to feel welcome in the garden too :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Walk Instead

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

stephanie hough 10/22/2019 12:30 PM

Walking instead of driving to work is really enjoyable for me. It allows time for reflection and thought, de-stresses, provides an extra opportunity for light exercise and, of course reduces traffic and co2 emissions. I tend to walk to work more in the Fall and Spring when the weather isn't too rainy or too hot, but this year will make an effort to incorporate more walk-commutes year-round.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Keep a Nature Journal

What natural gifts are you grateful for?

stephanie hough 10/18/2019 12:37 PM

I spent 10 minutes listening to the rain, listening for patterns, all the sounds of water. It was a welcome break from the stress and hustle & bustle of life, which allowed me to clear my mind and be appreciative and interactive with the environment.

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