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Melinda Finlay

Arch Re Europe

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 706 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    460
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    75
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    12
    conversations
    with 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.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Melinda Finlay 4/27/2022 3:29 AM
    Remember 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.

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    Melinda Finlay 4/20/2022 6:02 AM
    I 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!

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    Melinda Finlay 4/10/2022 10:21 AM
    My hike today in the Wicklow hills.  Great for mental health!!!

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    Melinda Finlay 4/05/2022 6:31 AM
    Dog walk at lunchtime!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation benefit from active listening?

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    Melinda Finlay 4/05/2022 2:06 AM
    Have been practicing actively listening.  I have a bad habit of interrupting people - managing to stop this!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

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    Melinda Finlay 4/05/2022 2:05 AM
    Setting a timer for the shower to try keep within 5 minutes!