Shannon de Beus

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"Using this challenge to decrease my footprint and improve our environment!"

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Shannon's actions

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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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

Create Your Own Action

plastic clean up

Whenever i'm out walking my dog I will pick up at least 5 pieces of trash and will dispose of or recycle it properly

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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 Leave No Trace

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

Shannon de Beus 9/30/2019 2:03 AM

While I understand that the energy we use for our homes and cars are probably the most destructive, the most apparent issue I see on a daily basis is single-use plastics, and the incredible amount of that plastic that is not disposed of properly. The amount of bottles and plastic wraps / bags I see on streets and sidewalks is just unbelievable. I'm adding a challenge to pick up plastic and other trash wherever I go.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Shannon de Beus 9/30/2019 2:00 AM

I find that the more time I spend outdoors, the more appreciative I am of the area around me. While I live in a large Dutch city, the opportunities for 'green time' are fantastic - parks, lakes, forested areas - the possibilities are endless. By choosing new paths often in my daily dog walks and (usually) bi-weekly bike rides I'm able to discover even more beautiful areas to enjoy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Shannon de Beus 9/30/2019 1:57 AM

I think this is a great challenge - definitely easier said than done!

A good work-life balance allows us to enjoy more and stress less, by concentrating on the situation at hand (mindfulness). Mindfulness in turn gives us the ability focus more on our surroundings, and be observant and active in making changes to better the world around us.

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