Barbara Sevcik
"To lessen my footprint and help preserve this beautiful world for future generations. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO12whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO17pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,800minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0local or diverse businessessupported
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UP TO2.0healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO975minutesspent exercising
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UP TO3.0well-being appointmentsmade
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UP TO120minutes spentlearning
Barbara's actions
In Our Communities
Support a Sharing/Reuse Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.
In Our Communities
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
In Our Communities
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.
In Our Communities
Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 1 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
At Home
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
At Home
Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Health & Well-being
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
In Our Communities
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.
Health & Well-being
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health & Well-being
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Health & Well-being
Go Get a Check Up
I will make 4 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
At Home
Repair an Item
I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.
At Home
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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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Barbara Sevcik 4/24/2024 2:18 PMGreat hikes and relaxing off-grid time last weekend! Feeling refreshed!-
Barbara Sevcik 4/26/2024 6:56 PMAT trail up by Kent, Ward Pound Ridge, Leon Levy Preserve -
Candice Miller 4/26/2024 9:11 AMI too am an avid hiker, Barbara. A couple of our local favs are Meeker Trail in the Maricostas Preserve and several spots to jump on the sections of the Appalachian Trail, like Quaker Lake via AT and red trail. We also enjoy Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Mohonk Preserve.
What local hikes do you all enjoy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIn Our Communities Support a Sharing/Reuse EconomyWhat are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community? If you focused on purchasing items second-hand, did you have success? What did you learn in the process?
Barbara Sevcik 4/18/2024 9:18 AMFun ways to support sharing economies outside of your local friends, family, & curb: freecycle, FB buy nothing or FB buy/sell/trade groups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-being Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Barbara Sevcik 4/17/2024 2:56 PMI can incorporate some of my personal values into my exercise routine by making routine time sacred and non-negotiable. -
Barbara Sevcik 4/07/2024 3:27 PMOff grid most of the weekend. Enjoying the outdoors. -
Barbara Sevcik 4/07/2024 3:27 PMOff grid most of the weekend. Enjoying the outdoors.