Emma Ohlund

The University of Vermont Medical Center

"To find ways to increase sustainability and connectivity in my life in order to create a chain reaction. "

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participant impact

UP TO

300

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

95

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

120

minutes

spent exercising

Emma's actions

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 19
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Emma Ohlund 10/22/2018 12:59 PM

Looking at the collective action feels really powerful. Many of the things that have been chosen are things that I already am doing, but that may be really difficult for others. I am proud to be part of a group working towards a greater planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Launch a Recycling Program

How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

Emma Ohlund 10/22/2018 10:18 AM

The issue often feels like one that we need to reach out to the types of people that are not only unaware, but those that know and do not care. We need to find ways to reach individuals to make changes in their lives as well as larger groups.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

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

Emma Ohlund 10/22/2018 10:15 AM

I consider myself to be rather minimalist, but I often will take things from people if they are free. I will think more about the things that I take and make sure that they will bring me value.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Emma Ohlund 10/18/2018 12:27 PM

I have really struggled with this action. I did really well for the first few days and I noticed that my mind was much clearer and I had more energy and time to do things that felt fulfilling and productive.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Emma Ohlund 10/18/2018 6:12 AM

I would like to invest more time investing in reflecting on how I can find peace inside even when there is chaos around me. I would like to reflect on being present and what that really feels like. I meditate daily right now and my mind still has a lot of chatter. There is always room to grow.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Emma Ohlund 10/18/2018 6:07 AM

Being outdoors can help connect us to other people, to the trees that bring as oxygen, to the animals that stir around us. We experience the elements and expand our lenses when we explore outside. We see how big and how small we are in the natural world and it helps us to be more aware and present.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Emma Ohlund 10/18/2018 5:39 AM

I notice that the more that I acknowledge the things that I am thankful for, the more intuitively those grateful feelings arise. In doing this, I notice that I am motivated to connect with people and to spread that grace. I believe that we can all start small and create chain reactions.

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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?

Emma Ohlund 10/17/2018 6:52 AM

This can be accomplished by joining a meet up group that does outdoor activities or exercising with a partner or friend.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Emma Ohlund 10/17/2018 6:51 AM

Living in an apartment it can be challenging. I am lucky that we have access to some raised garden beds. I hope that as we continue to move forward that more apartment complexes will offer this. It is amazing the amount of food that can come from a small space given the right amount of water and nutrients. Apartment liver's can also grow there own food indoors using lights or simply making sprouts.

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Emma Ohlund 10/17/2018 6:49 AM

I care a lot about sustainability, and even with that mind set, I find it challenging to keep up with some of the things that could make a big difference. Always room for growth.

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