Livvy Severson

CSUMB Furry Otters

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
337 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

389

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

200

minutes

spent outdoors

Livvy's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

COMPLETED
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?

Livvy Severson 10/31/2024 1:03 PM

The mindful eating action has been a great meditative practice and I've noticed that I feel a bit less stressed overall in my day to day. It's been nice to slow down my meals and daily routine routine by eating with no distractions, especially since I was able to eat most of these meals outside. I think I'll definitely keep up the practice of having at least one meal a day with no distractions. I this action also inspired me to cook more of my meals and I hope to work my way up to being zero-waste in the kitchen.

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Livvy Severson 10/30/2024 3:14 PM

I joined the challenge for a class project, but I also wanted to explore the different types of ways I can be more environmentally conscious and shift my daily habits. I chose the exploration actions because I love to hike and experience the natural world, especially since I had just moved to a new area. I chose the mindful eating practice because I feel like I distract myself too much and I wanted to challenge myself to stick to a new habit/routine.

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Livvy Severson 10/29/2024 9:20 PM

It's interesting to notice my habits shift because of this daily practice. I've noticed that since I've been practicing mindful eating, I'm on my phone much less before I go to bed and throughout the day. It's slight, but I have definitely felt a change and don't check my phone as much throughout the day. This practice has also helped me to appreciate movies and TV more when it's not used as a background for my meal.

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Livvy Severson 10/22/2024 10:32 AM

I've been really enjoying eating my meals outside with no distractions. It's nice to notice new things about my backyard or go to the beach to eat a meal and enjoy the noise of the waves. I like how this challenge is brining me outside more on a daily basis.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Livvy Severson 10/16/2024 1:08 PM

I think what I notice most about the difference with mindful eating is the sense of taste is of course used much more than in a normal mindfulness practice. I feel like I'm able to enjoy my meals more because I can detect each individual ingredient better, while also admiring how well they blend together. I was not much of a foodie person before the start of this practice, but that is definitely changing a bit now.

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Livvy Severson 10/14/2024 5:10 PM

It's been a little weird getting used to eating in silence, but there is also something meditative about it. I feel like I eat slower without any distractions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Visit the Coast

What coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?

Livvy Severson 10/14/2024 5:08 PM

I visited the coastal area along Perkins Park by Lover's Point in Pacific Grove and spent a lot of time observing the wildlife. I'm always so curious about the squirrels that live in coastal areas. Something I learned is that since this area is within the Monterey Marine Sanctuary, fish in the area have been shown to grow in size in recent years. I think I also just came to the realization that the ocean water is so clean and clear because it is federally protected. Will definitely be back.

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Livvy Severson 10/14/2024 4:56 PM

I often eat outside when I'm doing the mindful eating challenge and I've started to really enjoy that part of my day. It's interesting to realize how I am always distracted while I'm eating. I feel like this practice has also made me put more thought into what I am eating and how it makes me feel.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Livvy Severson 10/11/2024 12:08 PM

Spending time outdoors helps me feel connected to the planet and my surrounding environments. It heightens my curiosity and sense of awe. I'm always gently touching, smelling, looking, and listening. I feel like spending time outdoors allows me to feel more connected to myself and my body. I could never be bored while spending time in nature.

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