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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Cindy Essex

Carle Health

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 790 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    20
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    2.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    21
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    spent being mindful and/or meditating
  • UP TO
    448
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    630
    minutes
    of additional sleep

Cindy's actions

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 53oz 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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Sustainable Healthcare

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 60 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

COMPLETED 28
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 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

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 2 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Repair an Item

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Cindy Essex 4/30/2024 10:26 AM
    Way to go, Everyone! Hopefully this has been a fun and habit changing challenge for you! I know I'm more aware of several things in my day! Way to Be, Carle Health!

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    Cindy Essex 4/01/2024 7:22 AM
    Excited to get started and learn more about sustainability! I also put a daily reminder on my Outlook calendar to visit and check-in each day in April https://onehealthcare.ecochallenge.org/dashboards