Laura Chesshir

PAE | LUMA

"Elevate my own and others understanding of what our earth needs and how we can make a difference."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
381 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

105

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

420

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

105

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

215

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

2.0

items

repaired

Laura's actions

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Laura Chesshir 4/14/2023 10:03 AM
I think the best part about participating is that it is making me constantly think about how I can do better. I like being able to think that I'm making a difference!

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- Ashli Bush 4/14/2023 1:09 PM
  I agree, its so great to have daily actions and ability to see your efforts!
  
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Laura Chesshir 4/05/2023 1:34 PM
No artificial scent,
can perfectly describe,
the smell of the forest.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
Laura Chesshir 4/05/2023 8:49 AM
I have a whole pinterest board of vegan/vegetarian recipies that I've just been itching to try, but never really had a reason. Now I've tried 2 in one day! The best one that I made was the meatless nuggets. It was chickpeas, carrots, egg, gluten free panko bread crumbs, and a bunch of seasonings. When they were done in the air fryer, they looked like chicken nuggets and tasted great. They were even better with a sauce.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Laura Chesshir 4/03/2023 4:40 PM
I definitely had times when a family member would come up and ask me a question, but I have been midnfully finding vegan recipies or figuring out how I can spend more time outside. I will be looking into pasttimes where that I can participate in on my back patio or even sitting in the grass in the backyard.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Laura Chesshir 4/03/2023 4:38 PM
I have never been the best at work/life balance. Now I am trying to see things in a different light and understand that I can do my best at work, but I need to focus on mental health and family. If I need to walk away from a project for 15 minutes instead of plowing through and finishing it as quick as possible, I will.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Laura Chesshir 4/03/2023 10:32 AM
I love mending my own clothing. I was also able to fix a torn couch cover for someone. I am constantly using pre-made clothing that would end up in a dump for something else. Trying to see a product as fabric and how it can be re-used is an amazing skill and something that I am trying to do over and over again.

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