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Ben Anderson

Coursera

Ben's points

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 206 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    360
    gallons of water
    saved
  • UP TO
    320
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    614
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2.0
    sharing economies
    explored
  • UP TO
    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended

Ben's actions

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 10 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take Shorter Showers

Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Take Part in a Community Beautification Project

Working together builds resilience and pride in the places we care about. I will participate in 1 community projects such as a cleanup or local beautification project that strengthens connections and shared purpose.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

What is resilience?

Reflect on My Own Resilience

Resilience is personal and collective. I will reflect on a time when I adapted to change in my own life, writing down what helped me and what I learned from the experience.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join a Group

Belonging to a group can help build friendships and a sense of purpose. I will explore online or in-person groups or clubs that share my interests or goals and join a group to connect with others.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Ben Anderson's avatar
    Ben Anderson 4/30/2026 10:34 PM
    I need to continue this challenge move Ng forward. It has made a big impact in my life.

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    Ben Anderson 4/30/2026 10:30 PM
    Thank you for the challenges and making participation fun!

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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:24 AM
    I have added listening to some focus music to my routine. This helps me clear my head especially when I feel a bit overloaded from my task list. I turn on music, meditate, and reset.

    • Morgan Law's avatar
      Morgan Law 4/29/2026 8:43 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Great advice, Ben! I've recently started listening to isochronic tones playlists on YouTube and I find them super helpful for deep focus work!

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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:20 AM
    Love this Challenge! And a personal thank you for all Utahns participating, and other states in drought conditions.

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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:16 AM
    Do afternoon naps count? LoL!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What personal strengths or supports helped you adapt to a past challenge? How might those same strengths help you in the future?

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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:14 AM
    Signed up for an online course on Meditation and reflection.

    • Rachel Rosen's avatar
      Rachel Rosen 4/29/2026 9:08 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      Meditation can really help shift your perspective.

    • Lisa Catanzarite's avatar
      Lisa Catanzarite 4/29/2026 7:58 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Parent 🐻
      Instead of worrying about large-scale pollution, I focused on reducing my own carbon footprint through energy efficiency and smarter transport methods. The key in understanding we ALL OWN POLLUTION. You have to understand how it starts (and continues) with you and working to resolve it at the personal level first.


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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:13 AM
    I always look forward to Earth Day, and the opportunity to refocus on Green initiatives.

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    Ben Anderson 4/29/2026 7:12 AM
    Worked out for. 30 minutes then went for a walk.

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    Ben Anderson 4/15/2026 10:11 AM
    I am excited to participate in this Eco Challenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    How did shortening your showers affect your awareness of water conservation? What other water-saving practices can you adopt in your daily routine?

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    Ben Anderson 4/15/2026 8:30 AM
    This challenge has made me more aware of ways to conserve water.