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October 2 - October 23, 2019

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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
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

    Jeffrey Jean-Pierre's avatar
    Jeffrey Jean-Pierre 10/25/2019 9:54 AM
    Great question! I've written a few ideas below:
    Gym with friends
    Exercise as a culture, for example leverage a "spotter" mentality and look for people who could benefit from codependent sessions
    Allow for employee gym hours during the day, before or after work, with a check-in dependency (to make sure the privilege is not being abused)
    Know and communicate the opportunities, for example where are the martial art centers, yoga studios, and spin classes being held?
    Leverage run maps or apps that track your position through the wilderness or city
    Identify workout supply vendors and online resources to know your options when getting the right gear or having a goal when exercising
    Limit your time to a plan going into the exercises, allowing for flexibility in case equipment fails/missing/occupied or other time constraints

  • Martin Murphy's avatar
    Martin Murphy 10/24/2019 6:25 AM
    It was good to ditch the car and cycle through the woods in Finland.  I will start the next challenge sooner.
  • 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?

    Megan Nelson's avatar
    Megan Nelson 10/24/2019 6:11 AM
    I have a box in my car that i can put items in if I forgot my bag. Additionally I also have an extra set of hands that can help me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:47 PM
    You see small businesses that you don't see when you zooming by in a car!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:45 PM
    Just told them that it wasn't cost effective (or environmentally effective) for me to travel 2000 miles for a 2 hour meeting.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:41 PM
    I live in such a beautiful state...its nice to get out and see it!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables
    Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:40 PM
    Coffee mugs and reusable bags...I use all the time!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Work from Home
    It 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?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:39 PM
    if my kids are home...Its a distraction.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:37 PM
    we currently have a 3 acre organic farm just outside of the city that we farm with my cousins...we also can most of our crops and eat from the garden year round!
  • 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?

    Stacy Delzer-Martin's avatar
    Stacy Delzer-Martin 10/23/2019 2:36 PM
    it was hard at the start. then I cared less and started to accomplish the little stuff around the house!