Ann Hawkins

Washington County

"To challenge myself daily to improve my habits that will in turn help my health, my community and the planet!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
433 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

0.0

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

320

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

960

minutes

spent exercising

Ann's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Ann Hawkins 10/24/2018 9:37 AM

I have heard that it takes anywhere from 18 to 35 days to make a habit. I'm pretty proud to say that after completing this challenge, I've got a few more habits! Getting out to walk isn't as daunting as I first imagined and I remove clutter before it becomes and issue. Although there still needs to be improvement on the storage situation at home, I'm not bringing "things" in and donating more!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

Ann Hawkins 10/22/2018 3:41 PM

I was presented with an issue that I needed to address by phone with a corporation that provided horrible customer service late last week. I was quite uneasy with the direction that this conversation could take. I decided to take my morning walk and then phone the company when I was halfway through my walk. I found that allowing my mind to collect facts and align my thoughts, I was able to carry out the conversation without the previous animosity and emotion. It was a successful resolution that was assisted by my clear mind and attitude.

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Ann Hawkins 10/10/2018 2:52 PM

I didn't realize how much time I was wasting in front of a computer screen! Making mindful decisions about the use of my time has enabled me to tackle some of those tasks that I've been putting off for months.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Disconnect from Email

Notice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?

Ann Hawkins 10/09/2018 12:34 PM

I have made a point to check my personal email in the morning before I leave from work and my work email only until I leave the office. I have made much better use of my time in the evenings. I am able to complete tasks that I previously put off as I'm not falling down the "rabbit hole" each evening.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Ann Hawkins 10/05/2018 10:36 AM

Walk and talk! Since moving to the area, it has been difficult not communicating with my kids on a regular basis. I've taken to calling one of them as I walk out my front door and talk as I am walking my neighborhood. I'm more connected with them, more in-tune to my surroundings as I walk AND I walk!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Ann Hawkins 10/05/2018 10:33 AM

Mindful consumption has become my go to when shopping. Five in five. Will I still want it in five minutes, will I still use it in five years?

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Ann Hawkins 10/05/2018 10:31 AM

Changed my routine on commute home from "cleaning that inbox" to "cleaning that mind". I put on my headset, listened to some music and almost missed my stop!

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