Alek Sluser
10/05/2019 11:20 AM
My eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness because I tend to observe and notice what’s going on around me and I enjoy my food even more.
Alek Sluser
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 641 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20poundswaste composted
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO855minutesbeing mindful
Alek's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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Alek Sluser 10/07/2019 5:27 AMWalking in the woods on a daily basis has helped me reduce my stress and has also brought me more energy as well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Alek Sluser 10/02/2019 7:12 AMMy next step would be to shower every other day if i am still clean and have not sweated too much during the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Alek Sluser 10/02/2019 7:11 AMI notice that what i am throwing away can still be eaten during another time. Instead I’ll store it in my refrigerator for the next day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Alek Sluser 10/02/2019 7:07 AMIt gives me a sense of realization for how lucky i am to be living where i am. Feeling blessed for where i am on earth -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Alek Sluser 10/02/2019 7:05 AMElectricity is generated from a power plant that releases green house gases. It disturbs animal life around it.