Rachel Dixon
""My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style" -Maya Angelou"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 957 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO600minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO101minutesspent learning
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UP TO189gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0minutespent outdoors
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UP TO990minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO0.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Rachel 's actions
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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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Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 2:27 PMexcited to do this again next year. -
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?
Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 10:26 AMChildren, elderly and low income families are the mosst affected. Living close to the freeways and spending more time indoors increases the risk for airborne illnesses -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 10:04 AMPlanning ahead and allowing an extra day for traveling makes this more obtainable -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 9:52 AMLast day of challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
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Rachel Dixon 10/22/2019 4:56 PMThis challenge has been fun! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Rachel Dixon 10/22/2019 4:52 PMexploring the community will help you feel more invested in neighborhood -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Rachel Dixon 10/15/2019 1:21 PMMeditation , planning and Journaling keeps things in perspective this helps you deal with problems and stresses in a more meaningful way as they arise. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
Rachel Dixon 10/11/2019 2:15 PMBy spending my money with companies that generate products and services that lead to a better world, and run their organizations ethically.