

Melinda Finlay
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 706 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO460gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
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UP TO12conversationswith people
Melinda's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 2 conversations per day.
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Participant Feed
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Melinda Finlay 4/27/2022 3:29 AMRemember everyone to check in daily! You get 25 points for every check-in. You can check in for past days you forgot or missed by hitting the arrow keys by the date. -
Melinda Finlay 4/20/2022 6:02 AMI am taking on the Kerry Challenge in aid of Debra Ireland to support the 300 people living with EB across Ireland. This involves 3 days of hiking the wild Kerry terrain in Dingle. Please visit my page www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11431443
Great for mental health and work life balance all in a good cause! -
Melinda Finlay 4/10/2022 10:21 AM -
Melinda Finlay 4/05/2022 6:31 AM-
Katrin Werlen 4/05/2022 8:12 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation benefit from active listening?
Melinda Finlay 4/05/2022 2:06 AMHave been practicing actively listening. I have a bad habit of interrupting people - managing to stop this! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?