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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Ashley Mielenz

Columbia Bank

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 720 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,320
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    22
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    10
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1,320
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed

Ashley's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/22/2019 10:59 AM
    I have started being much more aware of my purchases when I do not have a reusable bag with me, if I don not have one I will carry my things out by hand or in a cart to avoid using plastic bags. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/21/2019 8:35 AM
    Eating more veggies and fruit! 

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/21/2019 8:32 AM
    Went on a beautiful hike this weekend with the family! Trying to get outdoors as much as possible before the rain takes over! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/09/2019 9:31 AM
    I think practicing gratitude is so important because I personally think people are better when they are feeling appreciated. It only takes a few seconds to show someone gratitude but that may stay with the individual for a long time. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/08/2019 3:16 PM
    Choosing to spend less screen time has been such a nice change. I have gone on more walks with my dogs and spent more time with family! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Ashley Mielenz 10/02/2019 3:51 PM
    Working out 60 mins a day has made me feel so great! It really has given me more energy everyday!