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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Rodrigo George

BPA

"Be authentic"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 371 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Rodrigo's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Organize a Course

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Rodrigo George 10/28/2016 8:15 AM
    This eco-challenge has been a great experience for me and I look forward to next year!!!

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    Rodrigo George 10/25/2016 10:16 AM
    Checking in daily is a powerful tool for change!

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    Rodrigo George 10/24/2016 9:10 AM
    It feels great to see some of the habits committed here being incorporated into my daily life!

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    Rodrigo George 10/21/2016 9:16 AM
    We are at the midpoint and the current EcoChallenge Giveaway is underway, and NWEI be giving one lucky EcoChallenger a $50 Visa gift card. Anyone who has earned 100 points by Tuesday 10/24 at 9am will be entered to win.  there's still plenty of time to earn 100 points!


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    Rodrigo George 10/20/2016 11:22 AM
    daily review of my activities helps me truly change my behavior :0)

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    Rodrigo George 10/19/2016 1:13 PM
    today completing the gratitude measure felt really authentic and promoted a smile in my coworker :0)

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    Rodrigo George 10/17/2016 11:34 AM
    reviewing the EcoChallenge activities is a great way to remind ourselves how difficult it is sometimes to change our habits, but also an encouraging way to actually make the change!

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    Rodrigo George 10/05/2016 11:20 AM
    I am Portland GoGreen Conference and excited to hear Nathan and Liz share the launching of EcoChallenge 2.0. I am inspired and went in am committed to several actions I think I am able to complete during the challenge :0)

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    Rodrigo George 9/29/2016 12:56 PM
    Facing the greatest challenge for me which is to slow down and do less :0)