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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Tara Wilkinson

The Intertwine Alliance

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 237 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    75
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    8.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Tara's actions

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/25/2017 1:16 PM
    I echo what Lauriel said about EcoChallenge falling at a very busy time of year for The Intertwine Alliance -- but then again, it seems like every time of year has become a very busy time of year! Alas. Participating in this year's challenge was very valuable in helping me understand how my personal habits are formed and potentially changed. I'd vote for a four-week EcoChallenge; feels like I only just got started! Thank you to David Macek and the entire amazing Northwest Earth Institute team. 

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/19/2017 10:49 AM
    With The Intertwine Alliance Fall Summit in the rearview mirror, ready to kick some ECOCHALLENGE BOOTY! Ha. :)

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/17/2017 8:01 PM
    I cannot believe how hard it's been to remember to power off my computers! Habits are strong, indeed. 

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/16/2017 9:34 AM
    I had such a hard time being a good Ecochallenger over the weekend! I confess. But today I rededicate myself. :)

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/12/2017 12:43 PM
    I found it way harder yesterday than I thought I would to replace indoor time with nature time. Even just 15 minutes! 

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    Tara Wilkinson 10/11/2017 11:09 AM
    Excited to get started today! 
    For some reason, I have never powered down my computer at work or at home when not using it. I had no idea it would save so much CO2. Excited to get in a habit during the EcoChallenge that should be easy enough to maintain. 

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      Rebekah Owens 10/11/2017 11:11 AM
      awhile back, I started this at home and found a big difference in my electric bill too.