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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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JoAnn Anderson

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

"To make a contribution to the world by sharing stories of strength, character and empathy in nursing."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 374 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    13
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    spent exercising

JoAnn's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    JoAnn Anderson 10/04/2018 8:22 AM
    This morning on my morning walk, in the beautiful quiet of the a.m. I found gratitude for our clear, fresh air after our rain, birds chirping. The plants and trees are sprouted green. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    JoAnn Anderson 10/03/2018 7:25 PM
    Making a point to Review 1 experience each morining which I am grateful for that has happened in the last 24 hours before my day begins. It helps me remember there are so many positives which contribute to our well-being.  

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    JoAnn Anderson 10/03/2018 7:01 PM
    I am excited to try and meet challenges which will leave our planet a better place for our children and grandchildren.