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Brenda Dittman

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 155 THIS WEEK
  • 610 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    57
    items
    recycled
  • UP TO
    38
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    29
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    29
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    154
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    healthcare connection
    made
  • UP TO
    25
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    160
    minutes
    spent being mindful and/or meditating
  • UP TO
    71
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    41
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    2.0
    well-being appointments
    made
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes spent
    learning

Brenda's actions

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 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 25
DAILY ACTIONS

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

At Work

Greenwashing

I will spend 10 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 25
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

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 25
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 25
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Recycling Champion

I will recycle 5 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

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

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 5 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Dishwasher Efficiency

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

COMPLETED 12
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

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
    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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    Brenda Dittman 4/02/2025 8:55 AM
    Really enjoy walking around the building and seeing the spring flowers starting to pop up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    How do you practice self care? Why is it important?

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    Brenda Dittman 4/01/2025 6:59 AM
    Just saw my pcp, and my dental apt is in July. :)
  • 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?

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    Brenda Dittman 4/01/2025 6:58 AM
    I rarely have plastic water bottles.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items, but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? What tips do you have for others who are trying to form a habit of using reusable bags?

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    Brenda Dittman 4/01/2025 6:55 AM
    I keep my bags in the car all the time. If I need to use a plastic bag, I will bring it to a recyle bin to avoid it going in the landfill.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    How do you avoid greenwashing? What are additional steps you can take?

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    Brenda Dittman 4/01/2025 6:54 AM
    Be more curious about a company's green plan.