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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?

    Jaime Carr's avatar
    Jaime Carr 10/24/2019 8:47 AM
    We take family walks with our dog Otis daily.  We have headlamps (even my 3 yr old) so we can be seen in the dark.  We have small trails around home that we often visit in the summer and fall months.  Winter time is a little harder to get outside but my son LOVES to be chased around the house so this keeps us plenty active.  My dog barks at all of us while we run around.  It's total chaos. 
    I also often run with friends.  I have been running half marathons for 10 years now.  While I think I might be retired from these long runs, I still make Sat morning dates with my friends that are training and go on some short to mid length runs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Jaime Carr 10/24/2019 8:44 AM
    I haven't eaten meat in 30  years.  However I have recently started a more plant based diet including way more fruits and veggies.  My husband is now also eating WAY less meat as well.  We have much for energy and our bodies are beginning to heal
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

    Jaime Carr's avatar
    Jaime Carr 10/24/2019 8:43 AM
    Turning off lights has been a bad habit for me since I was a kid.  My mom always yelled at me.  This challenge has kept turning lights off on the forefront of my mind and I have been SO much better about it!  It's such a small and simple thing but it does make a big difference.  Shutting down my computer is also something I never do as I always have tabs and tasks open for the next day.  I have learned to  make folders and set reminders to help me shut down and save that small amount of energy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

    Jaime Carr's avatar
    Jaime Carr 10/24/2019 8:39 AM
    We are on gas in our home.  We actually just installed a new energy efficient hot water heater.  Our heating and air condition unit is new and also energy efficient.  We installed central air into our home a few years ago and invested in a zoned unit to help save on energy costs.  

  • Betty Friedrichs's avatar
    Betty Friedrichs 10/23/2019 9:49 PM
    I think making a decision to be enviornmentally friendly is jist that:  a decision.  We can all do it . . and every little thing matters.  Today, at my lunch and learn, they demanded that I not bring any plastic ware, straws, styro foam containers, box lunches,  or canned/plastic bottled beverages.  Woo hoo . . we are all chagnign the world together.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Conserve Toilet Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Betty Friedrichs 10/23/2019 9:45 PM
    I ahve odne this for many years . . if it is yellow let it mellow, as the saying goes
  • 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?

    Betty Friedrichs's avatar
    Betty Friedrichs 10/23/2019 9:44 PM
    carry them out or use the hand cart and palce them in the car.
    I actually ahve serval bags in both our cars

  • Kristine Allen's avatar
    Kristine Allen 10/23/2019 6:23 PM
    this was a great activity to make me aware of all the ways just a few changes can make an impact on the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing
    How might impact investing help you better live your values?

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    Kristine Allen 10/23/2019 6:22 PM
    It helps you think more about the world and how you are not only helping yourself but you are helping others.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Reduce refined sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Kristine Allen 10/23/2019 6:21 PM
    I didn't think I was addicted to sugar but when I do eat sugar it is easy to realize how you could get addicted.  Not eating sugar does make your whole body feel better from your teeth to your stomach.   I also don't miss the sleepy slump you get a couple hours after eating sugar.