Linda Maiben

Starbucks

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
298 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

150

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

155

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

150

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

45

minutes

being mindful

Linda's actions

Economy & Communities

Join the Community Champion Portal event

Join the EcoChallenge event on the Community Champion Portal to track qualifying actions. Select actions are eligible for matching funds going to EcoChallenge. Link provided in the dropdown menu.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Linda Maiben 4/11/2023 7:07 AM
I have been intentional about bringing lunch and snacks to the office to ensure I don't eat out for either. To reduce further I am going to make it a point to eat the food that is in the fridge even if I am tired and don't feel like cooking.

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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?
Linda Maiben 4/10/2023 6:01 AM
The act of slowing down and creating space for non-work tasks and even non-chore like tasks makes me feel less overwhelmed. When I am less anxious I need less, I consume less, I want less. This directly affects my state of mind and allows a reset. It also prompts a lower carbon footprint because I enjoy the things I already have, I stay home or walk but don't use the car. I cook a meal at home with the ingredients I already have and don't waste food. I am more appreciative of everything I have.

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