Lori Beth Crossley

Cardinal Health

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
215 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

192

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

21

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

95

minutes

spent being mindful and/or meditating
UP TO

72

additional oz of water

consumed

Lori Beth's actions

At Home

Shorter Showers

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Explore the Feed

I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 8oz 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

Creative Expression

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Creative Solutions

I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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 8
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Lori Beth Crossley 4/14/2025 12:57 PM
We've found the best way to reduce/eliminate plastic bottle usage is to stop purchasing bottled water for our home. If it's not an option, we have to use tap water. We are fortunate we live in a community where the tap water is consistently safe to drink and there is no 'odd' taste to the water. We have a rather large collection of reusable water bottles. As we need to replace these, we're transitioning to glass water bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being

Why is it important to express ourselves? How did you feel before and after your creative activity?
Lori Beth Crossley 4/14/2025 12:46 PM
I do a "brain dump" each evening through writing. There is no set format or set topic; it can be long or just 1 sentence. Sometimes it may be a list of To Do items. By doing this every night, I have found that I do sleep better.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

Do you live in an area that is water secure or with water scarcity? What other actions do you take to use water more efficiently?
Lori Beth Crossley 4/14/2025 12:43 PM
Watering bans used to be a rarity in our community. Over the past 20 years, this has changed. It is now normal to have a watering ban during the summer months. To be more responsible about water security, we do not water our lawn - ever. We're currently in the process of transitioning plantings in our yard to those that are hardy enough to survive on rain.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being

What best helped you with your mindfulness or meditation practice? Did the practice become easier over time?
Lori Beth Crossley 4/11/2025 1:34 PM
I've been practicing meditation for a little over 3 years. The most important lesson I've learned (and am still learning) is that it's ok to start over when your mind wanders. It's ok to start over a thousand times. The most important moment is the one where you realize your mind has wandered. (Sharon Salzberg)

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- Arielle Hoisington 4/12/2025 7:41 AM
  
  DIY Enthusiast 🔨
  It is so important to remember this and to take the time to do it daily. Even if you only have 5 mins, it is good for both your mind and your body. Thanks for sharing!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

What other steps can you take each day to heat and cool your home more efficiently?
Lori Beth Crossley 4/11/2025 1:30 PM
To reduce reliance on fans and air conditioners, we open specific doors and windows to create a cross breeze during warm days.

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- Arielle Hoisington 4/12/2025 7:42 AM
  
  DIY Enthusiast 🔨
  We use plastic during the winter on our windows and have a cling on the windows during the summer to help with keeping it cool. Thanks for sharing!
  
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