Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026

Tara's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
252 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

190

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

31

expressions of gratitude

shared
UP TO

21

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

134

minutes

spent learning

Tara's actions

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 30 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 3 people or perform 2 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

What is resilience?

Learn About Community Resilience

Communities can adapt to challenges and grow stronger together. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how communities prepare for and respond to change, and how collective action builds resilience.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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 10
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.)

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

What is resilience?

Learn About Ordinary Magic

Resilience is an everyday magic in all of us. I will spend 15 minutes learning about resilience and psychologist Ann Masten’s concept of “ordinary magic,” which shows how people adapt and thrive through small, daily strengths.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How did expressing gratitude or performing acts of kindness impact you and the recipient? What role do small acts of kindness play in creating stronger communities?
Tara Ross 4/08/2026 8:18 AM
Gratitude and small acts of kindness tend to work in two directions at once—they affect you internally and ripple outward to others in ways that are often bigger than the moment itself.
Small acts of kindness are like the “glue” of a community. They:

Create a sense of belonging

Make people feel safe to show up as themselves

Strengthen relationships through consistent, positive interactions

Help communities become more resilient during stress or challenges
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REFLECTION QUESTION
What is resilience?

What stood out to you about the idea of “ordinary magic”? How can one use a small, everyday strength to better handle a challenge this week?
Tara Ross 4/08/2026 8:17 AM

The idea of “ordinary magic” stands out because it flips what we usually think of as strength. It’s not about rare, heroic moments—it’s about the small, repeatable things that quietly keep us going: showing up, taking a breath, choosing patience, asking for help, trying again. What’s powerful is that these aren’t extraordinary traits—they’re already in you, and you’ve likely been using them without even realizing how meaningful they are.
In your own reflection about meditation, you’ve already named one of your “ordinary magics”: pausing to reset your mind. That’s not small at all—it’s a skill that creates clarity in the middle of stress.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? How might mindfulness or calmness support your well-being day to day?
Tara Ross 4/08/2026 8:15 AM

I often begin meditation feeling anxious about the day ahead and everything that needs to be accomplished. However, by the end of my practice, I feel more focused and experience a strong sense of peace. It allows me to approach my day with a clearer mind and greater confidence in my ability to handle whatever comes my way.
I’ve found that mindfulness is especially important for me, given the high-stress nature of my job. Starting my day this way helps me stay grounded, think more clearly, and navigate my responsibilities with a calm and steady mindset.

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