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Sara Barron

UC San Diego Health

"Live life as if every day is Earth Day"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 180 THIS WEEK
  • 905 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    556
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent being mindful and/or meditating
  • UP TO
    340
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    30
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    340
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes spent
    learning

Sara's actions

One Healthcare

One Healthcare Ecochallenge Survey

Your voice matters! Help us improve the One Healthcare Ecochallenge by taking our survey, available starting April 23rd.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Donate Blood

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 40oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 11
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?


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    Sara Barron 4/15/2025 7:51 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    What has been the hardest part of this challenge for you?

  • Sara Barron's avatar
    Sara Barron 4/15/2025 7:51 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    What has been your favorite part of this challenge?

    • Sara Barron's avatar
      Sara Barron 4/15/2025 7:51 AM
      • Foodie 🍱
      Mine is challenging myself to do better and be better.

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    Sara Barron 4/15/2025 7:47 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    We are at the halfway point! Let's keep it going. I am so proud of all we have accomplished together!