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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Kristi Clardy

SUNY Upstate

"To improve my life one day at a time!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,060 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water leak
    reported
  • UP TO
    4.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    37
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    6.0
    local or diverse businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    7.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    1,495
    minutes
    spent being mindful and/or meditating
  • UP TO
    2,228
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pint of blood
    donated
  • UP TO
    1,375
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    155,677
    more steps
    taken
  • UP TO
    124
    minutes spent
    learning

Kristi's actions

At Home

Declutter My Life

I want to make strides to declutter my life by assessing my belongings and some that have not been used I would like to let these things go to donation. I have decided that as I wear an article of clothing once after cleaning it will be hung the opposite direction in my closet. At the end of each month, anything still facing forward would be items I can live without and would be donated. The same does for my book shelves if I need to reference a book then I will turn it and place back onto book shelf if I have not touched some books within 6 months those will be donated.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 100 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Taking Steps to Promote Well-being

I will increase my step count by 1500 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 64oz 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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 20 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Donate Blood

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 60 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Climate Change Impacts on Health

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 45 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 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

Reduce Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Report a Leak

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Plant Trees

I will plant 4 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Network for Change

I will make 5 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Judicious use of disinfectants

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

COMPLETED 25
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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    Kristi Clardy 5/01/2024 4:31 AM
    Thank you everyone for all the work that you have accomplished over the Eco Challenge. I know I am thankful for the motivation from eveyone.

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    Kristi Clardy 4/30/2024 4:55 AM
    Happy Tuesday Everyone! it has been a great start to another wonderful and I am so thankful for this opportunity to join the Eco Challenge.

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    Kristi Clardy 4/12/2024 6:40 AM
    Happy Big Wind Day! As a part of my challenge I am learning about alternate energy sources and thought I would share.
    HOW TO OBSERVE BIG WIND DAY

    1. Share your story

    2. Hold onto your hats and umbrellas while sharing your windy day stories on National Big Wind Day. Invite your friends and family to do the same.

    3. Visit an observatory

    4. Visit an observatory near you on National Big Wind Day to find out more about how they study atmosphere changes, weather, and wind changes.

    5. Advocate for green fuel

    6. Highlight the sustainability and efficacy of wind turbines and mills on National Big Wind Day. Speak to your counselor about how these can be used to generate power.

    All information above can be found at : https://nationaltoday.com/big-wind-day/#history

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    Kristi Clardy 4/11/2024 5:59 AM
    Today I woke up an hour and a half early. This gave me time to meditate and reflect on this week. I also use this time to prepare for my day mentally. I find that waking up early has helped me throughout the day because I can meal prep for my family and tidy up before the kids get going. At the end of the day I have a much easier time falling asleep so that I can get rest.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Buy From a Farmers Market
    Did procuring local ingredients impact the way you think about food or the meals you decided to prepare? If so, how?

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    Kristi Clardy 4/03/2024 4:53 AM
    I will say that it is easy to just swing by the grocery store and get everything you need all at once. Having Farmers Markets and Stands around the area has given me a chance to get vegetables from Farm to Table and support farmers. My oldest child works for a Farmers Market stand. I have had the pleasure of watching her try new fruits and vegetables as well as get in to canning. When my kids get to try something new it broadens their perspective on possible new additions to the family meals. I will say that if you have steamed or riced cauliflower it hides easily in mashed potatoes, and your kids are none the wiser!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
    What did you enjoy most about shopping at a diverse and/or locally-owned business? What are some of your favorite diverse and/or locally-owned businesses to shop at in your area?

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    Kristi Clardy 4/03/2024 4:48 AM
    It has become important for me and my family to shop local. When we shop local we are using our resources within our community which leads to more revenue for small and diverse businesses. When we shop local I have a better understanding of the goods I'm purchasing and the ingredients and processes that in place to produce sustainable and better options in most cases for my family. There are quite a few local artisans that make amazing metal work and soaps. When the weather gets better I plan to take my family to different Markets throughout Central New York. I believe exposing my children to small business and the region will help them put back into the community first.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being Mindfulness / Meditation Practice
    What best helped you with your mindfulness or meditation practice? Did the practice become easier over time?

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    Kristi Clardy 4/02/2024 11:11 AM
    I love to start out my days with some guided meditation. This helps me to be mindful throughout the day. Utilizing this in the morning and at night have allowed me to use my time to power up/down to have the best day possible.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being Reduce Refined Sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Kristi Clardy 4/02/2024 5:06 AM
    Before starting the challenge I knew that I craved sugar at certain points in my day. This has been an ever bigger help than I thought it would be in that in order to be healthy while at work I must start at home. As a family of 4 we are using this challenge to help teach our children about the importance of eating healthy and staying fit. Instead of grabbing their favorite candy at the checkout (They know what they are doing. Temptation is REAL!) we encourage each child to pick a new fruit or vegetable for our family to try. We have found many new and exciting things that have been hits with this technique.

    I have a new sense of awareness when grocery shopping. By simply avoiding some aisles or by spending a little extra time to teach my children and myself about added sugars, I hope to change our family's intake.

    • Barb  Dunn 's avatar
      Barb Dunn 4/02/2024 8:15 AM
      I use stevia or agave and feel much better. Do the Daniel Fast. Great way to refresh your system!

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    Kristi Clardy 4/02/2024 4:50 AM
    Day 2 of my One Healthcare Ecochallenge is going strong. So excited to be a part of my SUNY Upstate team.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Donate Items
    Why is it important to consider how and to whom you donate your no-longer-needed items?

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    Kristi Clardy 4/01/2024 8:55 AM
    As the weather is getting better around Syracuse, I am utilizing my off time by encouraging my family to declutter and downsize the items in which we are no longer using. Before donating to a community bank I check with neighbors or friends to see if they could use anything. There are a lot of community closets that give back to the community local.