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I’m getting moving to fundraise for Greenpeace #BECAUSE....
I'm doing a marathon to fundraise for Greenpeace because I want to create a ripple for climate action in my community. I believe that an individual's effort can multiply when they bring a community together.
One of my favourite climate podcasts, #howtosaveaplanet pointed out that even when an individual is the perfect climate citizen, their impact still won't make a dent because the climate crisis is a complex problem that requires systemic changes. However, if you view your actions as an invitation for others to join you, then your action can lead to other actions that can lead to change.
As someone who deeply cares about humanity and the beautiful planet we all inhabit, it's easy to get discouraged, or even worse, feeling doomed when politics, money, and power get in the way of climate actions. However, the meaningful relationships I have forged along the way have been gratifying, which is why I remain hopeful. Similar to the awe I experienced when I see the vistas at the peak of a mountain, I feel the same intense emotion when I witness a cause that connects people like an invisible thread.
I can't help but wonder, what if I can do something that brings MY community together? This very question inspired me to dedicate my first marathon to a fundraiser for Greenpeace. As a monthly donor myself, I stand behind the work that Greenpeace does. They are a campaigning organization, which aims to "use peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future." It is essential to highlight that Greenpeace is entirely independent, as mentioned on their website, "We do not accept money from governments, corporations or political parties. Individual contributions, together with grants from foundations, are the only source of our funding."
Thank you for making it this far. Since you are reading this, our lives have crossed paths. I invite you to join me. No matter big or small, I would love to hear if you decided to make a difference in your way. Please feel free to donate to my fundraiser and/or send me a message!
Every gift counts, and together, we will have an incredible impact.
Regards,
Tiffany ([email protected])
IG: @tiffrunsforpresident
My Achievements
Personalized my page
Made a self-donation
Shared my profile page
Received my first donation
Increased my fundraising goal
Reached 25% of my fundraising goal
Reached 50% of my fundraising goal
Reached 75% of my fundraising goal
Reached my fundraising goal
Thanked my donors
My Updates
A little less than 3 weeks left....
Tuesday 26th Oct
Setting up for Success
Wednesday 8th Sep
Implementation planning is an exercise where people lay out a very detailed and step-by-step plan to carry out the specific behaviour. 📝
Let's break it down further. You'll start with writing out the chronological steps, describing how you will perform the activity in as much detail as possible. Here, you want to identify the starter step, the first step in performing a specific behaviour. Ideally, the completion of a starter step can kick off the rest of the behaviour. For example, getting change into my exercise clothes is my starter step for going on a run. 👟
Next, you want to consider where exactly you will be performing the activity. Think about whether the physical features of the location can influence you. Would the location change with time as you are performing the activity? 🏡
Once you have decided the place, choose the time you will conduct the activity in advance. Consider different days of the week and if that would affect the time you complete the activity. An extra tip is to consider what you often do before the activity of interest. Piggyback this new behaviour to an old habit of yours would significantly increase the chance of success. For example, I link my starter step (change into exercise gears) with my meditation habit. Finally, add the duration and frequency of your desired behaviour. 📆
Voila! Now you have your implementation plan. Keep in mind that habit formation is an iterating process. You have to try it first and then refine your plan as you go. ♻️
My Body is a Beautiful Machine
Tuesday 7th Sep
Before, when I looked into the mirror, my attention would go straight onto the blemishes and acne on my face. I was lucky that my conditions were never severe, so I should not complain about them. However, the acnes would balloon in my head, and all I wanted to do was pop it and make it go away. I would bite my lips and stare into the mirror with a grimace. "I HATE IT!" I once screamed so loud that my partner rushed to the bathroom to check if I was okay.
I have tried different ways to build up self-compassion; for example, I tried to give my pimples these cute nicknames so that I could watch their journey develop on my face. Supposedly, names would add personalities that help me empathize with them (Yeah, I know, I'm weird.) That didn't work. These tiny evil pimples became enemies with names.
However, I recently discovered a way of thinking that helps me cope with these negative thoughts. During one of my audio-guided runs, the coach instructed me to do a system check with self-love. "See how your legs stride forward again and again," he said, "and your arms, the way they swing elegantly on the side of your shoulder. Your body is a beautiful machine that powers you through this run." After listening to his talk, my steps would get a little lighter, and a smile would appear on my face. His voice echoed in my head, and I had the idea of bringing this frame of thought into the bathroom. Now, when I am standing in front of a mirror and realize that my attention is focusing on a tiny red mark on my face, I would take a deep breath and say to myself out loud—
"My legs let me run,
my lungs and blood vessels bring in fresh air into every cell in my body,
my eyes allow me to see these beautiful colours in the world,
my hands let me give warm hugs to the people I love..."
I would go on as long as I need until I start feeling good about myself and a smile appear on my face again. ☺️
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Run with Joy
Monday 6th Sep
Knowing that she'd be waiting for me, there was no last-minute excuse not to go for a run. In other words, she was my accountability partner. Her presence adds a gentle peer pressure to my training, and more importantly, a lot more fun.
We shared runs in the rain, during which we soaked our shoes and stopped caring when we stepped into another puddle. Other days, we ran under a cloudless sky, singing along to an upbeat song, and occasionally get the lyrics wrong.
Running slightly in front of me, she often pushed me a little more when we went up a challenging hill, enabling me to find the strength I didn't know I have. Although we now live on different continents, I would still visualize her back in front of me during a challenging run.
The power of an accountability buddy is limitless, which is why I always try to find a friend who shares a similar goal whenever I am building a new habit. Accountability might mean a weekly meet-up to perform the specific behaviour together or a regular text check-in to see how each other is doing. As people are inclined not to want to let others down, having a partner or being in a group significantly increases the success of carrying out the desired behaviour. Even better, you'll have someone to pop a cork with since your partner would fully understand just how far you have come. 🍾🥂
Are you thinking about starting a new habit? Find a friend to do it with you.
A little reward goes a long way...
Friday 3rd Sep
I always make sure to end my run with something good. Sometimes, it's a celebratory dance. I would turn the volume up and put on my favourite jam. A crucial element of a successful celebratory dance is to stop thinking. The moment I quit the thoughts such as "I don't know how to dance," or "I can't follow the rhythm," I'm free to swing my arms high, roll my shoulder, and let the music take it away. Dancing carefree is a joyful experience, and it's free, too! Perhaps it's the practice from all the celebratory dances; I noticed I no longer feel so conscious of my body on an actual dance floor, even without alcohol! 🕺🕺
My post-run rewards are not always dancing, but I make sure it's there every time I finish. A reward is a powerful reinforcer that would help the brain strengthen the association between running and fun. In fact, in anticipation of a reward, the brain would release dopamine, a hormone that acts on the brain's reward system (basically, it makes me feel good). 🧠😍
Note that it is not the reward itself but the expectation of a reward that strongly triggers emotional reactions and memories. Therefore, to facilitate the formation of a new habit, I always try to include a reward component immediately after the activity.
What is your reward?
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Please consider donating to my fundraiser for Greenpeace!
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"We will continue to stand up to corporations and complicit governments that profit from destroying nature and contribute to climate change." — Greenpeace Impact Report 2020
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Elisa Tsuji
Good luck Tiff- we are so proud of you!! <3 - Tsuji Family
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Jui-long Kao
Go, Go, You can make it.
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Erin Wong
Always an inspiration!
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Anonymous
Love what you’re doing and keep it up tiff!
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Sohail Hameed
Good luck 😊 with your marathon and the fundraiser!
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Foo Yunn Ting
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Yin Sek Foo
Tian, 加油！
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Jose Moya
Wonderful initiative Tiffany ! Great!! Congratulations!!
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Laura Liao
Way to go, Tiffany!
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Sonia Wu
有這麼好的個性這麼善良的心，總是以各種方式inspire我的妳！跑馬拉松一定也會很順利的！這段路會很辛苦，但也會很值得，要記得好好savor每一個大大小小的挑戰，期待聽到妳跑完的分享喔～然後想要抱石訓練體能的話隨時歡迎找我😍
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Nicole T
Good luck, Tiffany!
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Anonymous
Go!Go!加油！
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Alec B
Proud of you!
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Lucya Z
Go Tiff!!!!
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Nick Chandler
Go,go,go
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Anonymous
You can do this!
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