McKenzee Chestnut

University of South Carolina

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
77 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

33

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

33

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

McKenzee's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
People Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

McKenzee Chestnut 4/13/2020 12:21 PM

Carson's quote definitely is true for me. I always feel a bit stressed and stir crazy if I can't get out into nature a few times a week. Just going outside and seeing the sun through the tree canopy, or listening to the animals and insects at night makes everything seems much more manageable. I believe that cultures that spend most of its time indoors find it harder to connect with nature. It's easy to learn a respect for other creatures when you can see them in their natural habitat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

McKenzee Chestnut 4/13/2020 8:30 AM

It helps me remember that my loved ones that aren't quarantining with me are still around and that we still share a bond, even if we aren't seeing each other right now. I know it can help others not feel so alone and can reduce the amount of anxiety that people are feeling these days because of the isolation and world events.

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