Kelly Barnes
10/23/2019 10:02 AM
Stop and think if I really need an item before buying it.
Kelly Barnes
"Ready to make a change! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 442 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO180minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Kelly's actions
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Community
Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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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Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 10:21 AMThis has been fun to be involved in! -
Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 10:03 AMIt was fun to make myself aware of how a few little changes can make a difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?
Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 10:01 AMWe met neighbors that we had never spoken with and learned new things about people. Also made some extra money which was not too shabby. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Talk To My Friends and ColleaguesWhat makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?
Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 9:58 AMI like checking the Facebook community page to keep up with what's happening in my area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 9:57 AMMy body functions better with more fruit and vegetables and I have more energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.
Kelly Barnes 10/23/2019 9:55 AMTaking a few minutes to enjoy the beauty is like hitting a reset button. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Kelly Barnes 10/21/2019 11:07 AMWithin the state of California, Kings County seems to be most affected by asthma.