Melba Paula-Santos
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 215 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Melba's actions
Justice for the Whole Community
Support A Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Justice for the Whole Community
Pick Up Litter
I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.
Peace Talks
Communicate Constructively
I will use the communication methods I read about this week to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly: my roommate, my parents, my co-work, my partner, my classmates, or my children.
Peace Talks
Practice Listening
This week, I will practice intentionally listening to 1 people I disagree with or do not share common experience with.
It's all connected
Meet My Neighbors
I will connect with my community by meeting 1 new neighbor(s) this week.
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LEARN ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
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PAY ATTENTION TO CURRENT EVENTS
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on peace, justice, and/or sustainability issues and happenings.
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START A SYSTEMS JOURNAL
I will start a systems journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about peace, justice, and sustainability issues.
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RESEARCH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
I will learn what local organizations are working on peace, justice, and/or sustainability issues and how I can get involved.
It's all connected
Use the Iceberg Activity to Practice Systems Thinking
Using the Iceberg Activity referenced on page 1, I will practice systems thinking with my group.
Peace Talks
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Peace Talks
Recognize Manipulative Communication Tactics
This week, I will spend 15 minutes learning more about gaslighting, tone policing, and/or microaggressions so that I can avoid them in my own communication.
Peace Talks
Talk To Others
I will tell 1 people why peace, justice, and sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Peace Talks
Pick Up The Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for peaceful, just, and sustainable policies.
Peace Talks
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for sustainable, socially just, and/or peacemaking policies.
It's all connected
Help Others
I will "expand my boundary of caring" by offering to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.
It's all connected
Watch a Documentary
I will spend 15 minutes watching a movie about a peace, justice, or sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
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Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minutes this week to reflect on the systems I am a part of and my role in them.
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?
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Melba Paula-Santos 3/01/2021 10:50 AMThis sounds small. But I had to drop off some packages at the package store. There was a disabled lady trying to get out of her car. She had all kinds of gadgets and gizmos set up so she would not need to ask for help, but had dropped or one of the bands had gone out of place. In an effort to be respectful I asked if I could help. She seemed so shocked and accepted. I was thankful she to help and realized how much less we may be helping each other during this time. I made sure she was able to get in her chair and did not need / want anything additional before bidding her farewell.-
Melba Paula-Santos 11/18/2021 10:36 AMThank you Celia. I remember this day like it was yesterday. -
Celia Serrano 11/18/2021 6:56 AMWhat I really liked best here is how you asked if this person needed help - sometimes our well intentioned actions are not wanted and able-bodied people should be considerate of the feelings of the disabled. The DAN network here in our Employee Engagement Networks in the organization helps me learn more every day. Thank you for your kind actions.
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Melba Paula-Santos 3/01/2021 10:48 AMWe had a new neighbor move in during the pandemic. Left them a card in hopes of meeting them soon. I have to walk past their house each day I go out for a walk. -
Melba Paula-Santos 3/01/2021 10:47 AMTrying to be intentional and consistent in my mediation efforts. Also took advantage of the Emotional Wellness and Resiliency Training - Thriving Performance training. -
Melba Paula-Santos 2/19/2021 10:04 AMGenerating great discussions and new ideas for implementation. -
Melba Paula-Santos 2/11/2021 12:27 PMI believe it is going well. It is driving additional discussion for my family and my community.