Jenna Godshall
"Making a conscious effort to make sustainable choices and encouraging others to do the same."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 573 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO350minutesspent exercising
Jenna's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Jenna Godshall 4/12/2022 5:03 AMMy eating experiences tend to be more enjoyable and social when I practice mindfulness. My husband and I make an effort a few times a week to enjoy our dinner together without any type of distraction. It allows us time to connect and enjoy the food we've prepared. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Jenna Godshall 4/11/2022 5:24 AMMeat can be expensive depending on the product, so it is logical that richer countries consume more meat. Eating meat has some negative agricultural and environmental implications. Not eating meat can be more affordable as well as a healthier choice.-
Linda Gannon 4/11/2022 5:55 AMI agree with Jenna! Because meat is more expensive, it is often seen as a luxury item. Once you have more money (especially if you come from an impoverished country) you can afford to eat things like steak more often. In many ways, it becomes a status symbol of how well off you have become.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jenna Godshall 4/07/2022 4:17 AMI use plastic utensils to eat my lunch at work. I will try to be mindful about bringing in silverware from home to use and wash throughout the week. I make a point to use a reusable water bottle, mug, straw and plastic bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?