Melanie Murtha
10/10/2022 5:08 AM
my daughter and I went for a walk together.
Melanie Murtha
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 356 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO295minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Melanie's actions
Balancing Consumption
Reduce Social Media Use
I will use my social media only once per day.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Balancing Consumption
Develop a Work-Life Balance
During the work day, I will schedule time for breaks to practice work-life balance.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Nourishing Food
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will spend 15 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Reduce Social Media UseSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
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Melanie Murtha 10/10/2022 5:04 AMI swapped screen time for a walk with a neighbor -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Less Screen TimeWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Develop a Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Melanie Murtha 10/07/2022 10:05 AMToday, I took a twenty-minute break for lunch to create some balance as it's not something I typically do. -
Melanie Murtha 10/07/2022 5:13 AMAs a family, we are trying to find more vegan recipes. Last night was a lentil dish and my younger son wasn't a fan, but i have more recipes to try. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Eat Plant-Based MealsWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?