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Ruth Poole

Mayo Clinic

"To do what I can to improve the health and wellbeing of those around me and have a positive impact on the environment."

Ruth's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 788 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    125
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    520
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    well-being appointment
    made
  • UP TO
    380
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Ruth's 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

At Home

Shorter Showers

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

COMPLETED 26
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 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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 1 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Go Get a Check Up

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Support Local Wildlife

I will take one action to support local wildlife, such as adding a food or water source, creating shelter/habitat, preventing light pollution, eliminating bird strikes, or another action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    What is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?

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    Ruth Poole 4/30/2025 4:46 AM
    I am grateful to my family, for their support and love.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    What is your favorite local plant or animal species? Why is it important to support wildlife, even if it is in small ways, in the areas in which we live?

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    Ruth Poole 4/30/2025 4:45 AM
    I love that I can grow native prickly pears here in Minnesota. No, really, they are native to the state! Having biodiversity helps native species thrive and we can enjoy seeing a variety of creatures, big and small.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    How do you practice self care? Why is it important?

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    Ruth Poole 4/30/2025 4:43 AM
    I exercise every morning and try to eat healthy. This makes me feel more energized.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    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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    Ruth Poole 4/30/2025 4:42 AM
    Using farmer's market ingredients produces a fresher, more flavorful meal.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Ruth Poole 4/22/2025 5:00 AM
    It takes willpower to pull myself away from the screen. I went for a walk in my neighborhood and enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine. I felt revitalized, as opposed to screen time which leaves me feeling drained.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch? How did you feel after spending time outdoors?

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    Ruth Poole 4/16/2025 5:09 AM
    I love fresh air, sunshine, and the sounds of birds singing. These things all make me feel energized.

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      Laura Randgaard 4/16/2025 5:51 AM
      I breath deeper when I am outside and feel a difference in mood after I've had some fresh air and movement
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    Why is it important to express ourselves? How did you feel before and after your creative activity?

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    Ruth Poole 4/16/2025 5:07 AM
    Creative expression gives individuals an opportunity to feel unique and special in an otherwise homogeneous existence. I feel more energized and self confident when I can be creative.

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      Rebecca Safran 4/16/2025 6:07 AM
      • Greening the OR Champion 🏥
      I recently got back into puzzle building. It has really helped with my mental focus and keeps my mind busy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

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    Ruth Poole 4/16/2025 5:03 AM
    Sewage treatment capacity and maintenance is an issue for growing communities. I compost my coffee grounds instead of the sink to reduce the amount of less-biodegradable material that has to be removed from wastewater.

    • Laura Randgaard 's avatar
      Laura Randgaard 4/16/2025 5:52 AM
      Our city offers composting pickup, so we have shifted to compost for a large part of our food waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    What was the last item you repaired? How did you do it and what was the outcome? What are your favorite resources for learning how to repair items yourself?

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    Ruth Poole 4/03/2025 12:30 PM
    I rebuilt a glockenspiel. I had to build a new frame and replace all the hardware. It looks and sounds great! YouTube videos are great for learning new ways to repair things if you look for reputable sources. I look for experts in their field or professional channels.