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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Leo Gaudreau

The University of Vermont Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 244 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising

Leo's 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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

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    Leo Gaudreau 10/11/2018 3:23 AM
    No matter how busy the day is, I never eat lunch at my desk in front of the computer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
    Father Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.

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    Leo Gaudreau 10/11/2018 3:21 AM
    When this rain is not around, I enjoy the sunsets out the back of my house from the deck. When there are a just a few clouds in the sky, the sun bounces off them and gives that great fire-in-the-sky look. And there is nothing like a sunrise when you are out running early in the morning!!!

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    Leo Gaudreau 10/11/2018 3:14 AM
    I have heard some awesome ways people are reducing their carbon footprint by riding electric scooters (MO) to work or riding a bicycle every day, no matter the weather!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

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    Leo Gaudreau 10/11/2018 3:07 AM
    Ingredients for sauces as well as pickles and vegs.