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Adien Yniguez

CSU Channel Islands

Adien's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 229 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended

Adien's 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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Soil and Food

Learn How to Save Pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spend 15 minutes learning how to support local pollinators and take at least one action—such as planting native flowers or avoiding pesticides—to help sustain resilient ecosystems and harvests.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Soil and Food

Preserve or Store Food

Preserving food through freezing, drying, or fermenting helps food last longer, reduces waste, and ensures supplies during difficult times. I will preserve or store food during the challenge to strengthen household and community resilience.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Grow Something to Eat

Growing food builds resilience by connecting us to the soil and reducing reliance on long supply chains. I will grow edible plants—such as herbs, vegetables, or grains—in my home, balcony, or community space, strengthening both my food security and local biodiversity.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

COMPLETED 2
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

Community

Connect with Someone

Strong communities are built on connection and trust. I will reach out to 5 others—friends, colleagues, or neighbors—to check in, have a meaningful conversation, offer support, or to meet someone new near me.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Attend a Local Event

Local events such as farmers' markets, festivals, or community meetings like town halls are great ways to feel part of a community. I will attend 1 community events to connect with others and learn more about my area.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Host a Cleanup Event with Colleagues

Shared projects at work strengthen teams and build organizational resilience. I will host or join 1 cleanup events with colleagues, classmates, or group members to improve our environment and strengthen collaboration.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Create My Own Water Action

Everyone’s water needs and use are different. I will create an action that works for my life and supports water resilience—and make my commitment public by sharing it in the feed to inspire others.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Donate to Support Wildlife

There are many amazing projects supporting wildlife and their habitats. I will choose a project or organization to support that helps species and habitats I care about and make a donation.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity and Wildlife
    What natural features did you leave in place, and what wildlife do you think could benefit from them?

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    Adien Yniguez 4/06/2026 6:23 PM
    Whenever I clean up after my dog in my backyard I will a lot of times pick up any of the leaves and nuts that have landed back there, but this time I left them back there. I think that the nuts I typically pick up can benefit any birds or squirrels with food. My dog doesn't touch any of the leaves or nuts in our yard so it is no risk to him to leave them back there.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What did you enjoy or learn from attending a local event in your community? How do local traditions and gatherings build resilience and strengthen your community’s identity?

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    Adien Yniguez 4/06/2026 6:17 PM
    I attended a local flee market. I enjoyed seeing all of the vendors and what they had to offer and saw how hard it might be for some of them who don't get a lot of sales, but they still are so positive and joyful to talk to. I think local gatherings build resilience because we see we are not alone in our community and there are lots of other people who share common interests with us.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How did reaching out strengthen your connection with friends, colleagues, or neighbors? In what ways do these personal connections build resilience in your community?

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    Adien Yniguez 4/06/2026 6:14 PM
    I had connected with someone I hadn't talked to in a while and knew was having a hard time. I was able to have a nice conversation with them about how life is going on both of our ends and we are talking a little more now. It was nice to connect with someone I don't typically talk to

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    Adien Yniguez 4/03/2026 12:59 PM
    Today I showered in 8 minutes which is under the 10 minutes I had set for myself, I am really proud of and hope to continue this through the challenge and even after as well
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What personal action did you create, and why does it matter to you?

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    Adien Yniguez 4/03/2026 12:57 PM
    I created an action similar to one already given, "shower in 10 minutes or less." I know realistically for me the challenge to show in 5 minutes is too little for me to thoroughly clean my body and wash my hair, so I am still limiting my showers but in a more realistic time for me.

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    Adien Yniguez 4/03/2026 12:37 PM
    Today I put my bread in the fridge so it can last longer, mine gets moldy too quickly in the cupboard
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Soil and Food
    What preservation method did you try, and how did it work for you? How can these practices help reduce waste and improve food security?

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    Adien Yniguez 4/03/2026 12:35 PM
    Last night I bought cookie dough and I typically store it just in the fridge but I realized it goes bad too fast when I do that so I am opting to preserve it in the freezer so it can last longer
  • 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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    Adien Yniguez 4/03/2026 12:28 PM
    I was able to get up without wanting to go back to bed in the morning and felt more rested and energized throughout the day