Ashley Johnson
4/30/2021 4:18 PM
You're more cautious of what you are eating and your surroundings while practicing mindfulness as apposed to being absorbed into the world on tv or the phone.
Ashley Johnson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 545 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.5locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Ashley's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 1010 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Ashley Johnson 4/30/2021 3:59 PMI cant recall one specific moment but nature seems to change my perspective every time I immerse myself in it for extended periods of time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Ashley Johnson 4/27/2021 10:17 AMI believe my diet falls within the recommendations of Ohio. I can take steps to ensure my family members and friends follow the advisories as well by educating them on the information provided. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Ashley Johnson 4/18/2021 6:50 AMI love nature and being outdoors so by planting a tree you're creating nature and in a sense become a part of it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Ashley Johnson 4/17/2021 11:13 AMThe best way to increase positive impact is to get educated and to speak up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Ashley Johnson 4/17/2021 11:01 AMThey can encourage new companies wanting to build to have energy efficient buildings, they can also promote low carbon public transport and encouraging cycling and walking. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Ashley Johnson 4/17/2021 10:48 AMIt allows you to be aware of your food intake as well as what you're putting in your body. Food quality can be reflected by the use by, sell by, and best by dates.