Alison Hopper
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 189 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO272gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
Alison's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
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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Alison Hopper 10/22/2017 8:10 PMThis challenge is getting harder and harder to do. I seem to be extremely stressed all the time. It might just be the negative stuff coming out or I don't know. Either way, I didn't save too much water today because my whole body hurt and wanted to just enjoy the warm water. (Also, I've been cold all day) But, at least I am making an impact by decreasing the overall usage of water! I also exercised for 40 minutes today (because that is alI could handle) However, I usually do just 20 minutes. So, I still doubled my time! I also feel good because of it since I was able to let you my stress/sadness from the day. Negative but also positive effects of this challenge. I'll work on increasing the amount of positive effects in the last 2/3 days that remain. As I am writing this, I have not brushed my teeth, but when I do, I will turn off the water and do a wall sit while brushing my teeth! (It's another method of adding a bit of exercise to my day. Hope everyone else's challenges are going well!! We are almost there! To the end!~-
Jennifer Bechtel 10/24/2017 7:48 AMCelebrate your successes. None of us get it all right. It sounds like you're doing a great job for yourself and for the world around you!
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Alison Hopper 10/20/2017 8:39 AMI didn't exactly take a 5 minute shower. But, I did take a shorter shower than usual. I still saved water! Forgot to write down three things I am grateful for, but I had an idea as a "mental note" :) -
Alison Hopper 10/18/2017 8:12 PMI am really grateful towards my grandpa for being the person that supports me the greatest despite living far away from me (in Mexico City) I just got off the phone with him and it was nonstop support and great wishes (I haven't talked to him in weeks, yet he still believe in me) I cried happy tears. Many other people are supporting me a lot more than I thought. Overall, it was (and still is) a great day/night!
I hope other people have someone in their life that provides as much support as they can muster. If you don't have a person like that, no worries, I can be that person if you want! :)-
Jennifer Bechtel 10/20/2017 7:03 AMIt's so great that you are able to stay connected with someone who is so special to you even though he's far away. I'm glad he was able to be a good support for you, and it's wonderful that you're spreading that love around. That really makes a difference in your community.
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Alison Hopper 10/17/2017 8:22 PMThis challenge is also making me save by computer battery by shutting it down when I am not using it. I was able to use my computer all day today and I am barely charging it. It's 10pm. Busy day too! MIind blown!-
Jennifer Bechtel 10/18/2017 6:42 AMIt's the little things :) Way to go!
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Alison Hopper 10/13/2017 8:14 PMWriting down 3 things I am grateful for everyday is really improving my overall mood. It's only been 2 days and I am already feeling so happy (than I normally am). 5 minute showers are hard because I went 2 minutes over....How does one take a 5 minute shower anyway!? Exercising is also benefiting me! Great day! Can't wait for the next! ^^-
Jennifer Bechtel 10/17/2017 6:06 AMSo glad to hear that the challenge is going well so far. Tip for the 5 minute shower: Try doing shampoo and conditioner at the same time.
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Alison Hopper 10/04/2017 6:55 PMHello! This is my first time doing this challenge. I am extremely excited to try out these new things that will help impact our environment, but also see how I will grow as a person in these next two weeks. Good luck to everyone and have a great day/afternoon/evening/night!-
Jennifer Bechtel 10/06/2017 6:39 AMThanks for being part of our team!
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