Jimmy Yeap
10/06/2019 9:05 PM
Do all the preparations before hitting the sack, knowing that you are ready for tomorrow and there is no need to rush in the morning.
Jimmy Yeap
"We own our actions, we are capable of doing more..."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 911 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO88disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO18milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO330minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO44plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO75pounds of CO2have been saved
Jimmy's actions
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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Jimmy Yeap 10/22/2019 8:03 PMLast day!!! Let's make it count! :) -
Jimmy Yeap 10/21/2019 5:31 PMAlmost at the end of the challenge, push on with these good habits even after the challenge...good luck! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
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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?
Jimmy Yeap 10/03/2019 5:47 AMBreak the problem down into smaller pieces. Empathy helps us to understand from their point of view. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Jimmy Yeap 10/03/2019 5:46 AMBy thinking about others that depend on me, we have to take care of ourselves before we can take care of them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Jimmy Yeap 9/24/2019 1:34 AMThat I'm doing my part to make sure planet earth is in a more habitable state for the next generation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?