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Sophie Palbaum

CSU Channel Islands

"My mission statement is to have a mindful month of bettering myself and the world. Being aware of my impact and how I can help make a helpful long lasting impact on the world this month! "

Sophie's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 95 THIS WEEK
  • 500 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    4,800
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent exercising

Sophie's actions

Personal

Write in a Resilience Journal

Reflection helps us adapt and grow. I will spend 5 minutes writing in a journal about challenges I face, the strengths I use, and what helps me thrive.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 300 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Soil and Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals meals each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Leave the Leaves

Fallen leaves, logs, and brush provide shelter and food for wildlife. I will leave natural features in my yard or community space to help strengthen biodiversity and soil resilience.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Soil and Food
    What meal did you enjoy the most, and what alternatives did you try? Did anything surprise you about how satisfying plant-based options can be?

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/12/2026 4:42 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    It took me awhile to figure out a meal I could eat that didn't have meat since I am have learned to rely on meat options for my whole life. I am trying to eat more plant- based options or I have been doing meals that don't require meat at all such as pasta. It has been surprisingly tasty eating less meat.

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/10/2026 6:53 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    My earth month challenge is starting to become harder but I am continuing to complete my daily tasks and try to keep up these good habits for myself and the planet.

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/06/2026 3:54 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    My eco-challenge has been going great. I am excited to see what I accomplish this week and this month. Having set goals each day to better the environment and myself is something I am really enjoying.
  • 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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    Sophie Palbaum 4/05/2026 9:10 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    The personal strengths that helped me adapt to a past challenge were my ability to communicate and lean on others for help. My family is a big part of my life so whenever I have a challenge come up I always turn to them for support. These strengths and support will always be here to help me with future challenges.

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/03/2026 7:53 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    My eco-challange is going great so far. I am finding a little difficult to complete each of my daily challenges every day but I am trying my best and pushing myself to succeed each day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How did exercising each day impact your physical and mental resilience? What activities helped you feel stronger, more flexible, or more capable of adapting?

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/02/2026 9:04 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    Exercising each day has made me feel mentally stronger and more productive during my days. I loved walking on the treadmill and working out with my friend. Usually if I don't feel like exercising I don't but this challenge has pushed me to exercise on days I wouldn't normally want to.

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      Hillary Tejada 4/08/2026 12:39 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      Same here, it is very hard for me to get moving after work, but yesterday and today becasue of the Ecochallenge I did and I know once I get started I will love it. Reading the team's posts about everyone's exercise is also motivating me!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How did reflecting on your experiences, strengths, or challenges shape the way you think about your ability to adapt and grow?

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/01/2026 8:11 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    Writing in a journal is something I used to do in high school but now doing it in college is a interesting and fun way to reflect on my days. Reflecting on my day and seeing what strengths I used and how that helped my thrive was a beneficial experience that I am looking forward doing every day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How did improving your sleep affect your energy, focus, or mood? What role does rest play in helping you feel more balanced and capable of handling challenges?

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    Sophie Palbaum 4/01/2026 7:55 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    Improving my sleep affected my energy and my overall mood in a positive way. When I had a full night of sleep I felt energized and well rested throughout my whole day. Having the right mindset is all due to me having enough sleep to conquer any challenges coming my way.