Mercedes Salles

"My mission in life is to find happiness, fulfillment, and value in living. To act as an instrument of positive change in my family, my work, and my community. To find peacefulness within myself by looking inward while using my heart to guide my dreams and desires, and my mind to pursue knowledge, creating balance among all of my obligations. I will participate in all aspects of my life with energy, purpose and gratitude. "

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participant impact

UP TO

200

gallons of water

have been saved

Mercedes's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Mercedes Salles 10/24/2017 10:16 AM

I have been rockin' these 5min showers now! Today I finished showering before my 5min alarm went off. :)

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Mercedes Salles 10/19/2017 12:39 PM

I'm am feeling super proud of my team. :) Keep up the great work guys!

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Mercedes Salles 10/17/2017 9:43 AM

I've been working extra hard at staying bundled up at home so I don't feel like I need to turn the thermostat up. It's been working but wowsa it's been getting a lot colder lately. My goal has been to keep the thermostat 2 degrees colder (for this season) than I normally would. So far it's been a chilly success!

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Mercedes Salles 10/16/2017 8:48 AM

It was impossible to take a 5min shower over the weekend BUT it was a lot easier to limit my spending to needs vs. wants.

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Mercedes Salles 10/13/2017 9:13 AM

Finally!!!

(Special thanks to Crystal L. for the link!) :)

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- Mercedes Salles 10/16/2017 8:46 AM
  
  Hey Gretchen :) It's https://www.redplum.com/tools/direct-mail-preferences
  
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- Gretchen Lawrence 10/13/2017 9:39 AM
  
  What's the link?
  
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Mercedes Salles 10/12/2017 9:39 AM

5min shower success! I set my phone alarm to go off at 5min and that helped.

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Mercedes Salles 10/11/2017 9:40 AM

I found it very challenging to take a 5min shower this morning. I'm feeling even more motivated now to try again tomorrow. Wish me luck!

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- Katie Saldivar 10/11/2017 10:57 AM
  
  Good luck! That sounds like a challenge.
  
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Mercedes Salles 10/09/2017 2:41 PM

Has everyone selected their challenges?! We've got less than two days and counting! *excite*

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Mercedes Salles 10/05/2017 1:47 PM

Fun challenges ahead! Less than a week to go! :D

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Mercedes Salles 9/05/2017 4:02 PM

Love watching my team grow! Take a sec to poke your "Ruby Cubie" and ask if they've signed up yet. ;)

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