Megan DeMara
4/03/2024 7:39 AM
It is easy to become sugar dependent. Being in this state clouds small decision making. It can be a slippery slope.
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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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Alison O 4/18/2024 2:12 PMLife is short! Be intentional in your actions and decisions. Work, play, rest -all are important. We must prioritize and invest our time into worthwhile things, and building good habits can help!-
Candice Miller 4/18/2024 2:23 PMAmen to that, Alison. Words to live by. -
Sara Menvielle 4/18/2024 2:54 PMYes! Love this!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-being Reduce Refined SugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/BottleWhile 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?
Megan DeMara 4/03/2024 7:37 AMBarrier: Filling it up before going to work.
Fill it up at night. Keep an empty reusable bottle at work and fill it at work if I forget to bring the one from home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-being Healthy HydrationHow do you plan to increase your water intake during the day?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-being Taking Steps to Promote Well-beingWhat creative ways did you find to add daily steps to your routine? How did you feel after increasing your daily step count?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Whole Foods DietWhat benefits do whole foods and plant-based foods have on health and the environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Creative SolutionsHow does sharing your ideas make you feel? What are the potential benefits of getting ideas from employees in different functional areas?
Angela Alexander 4/02/2024 7:15 AMI will encourage others to turn lights off in copier closets, and offices when not in use to save electricity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Work Use Reusables at WorkWhile one's plastic cutlery is a seemingly very small part of someone's "plastic impact", why do you think it's important for us to address this opportunity to reduce?
Ashley R 4/02/2024 6:07 AMBecause if everyone brought silverware from home, we would all make a much bigger impact.-
Sara Donovan 4/02/2024 6:48 AMI just keep a spoon and fork in my desk. :) -
Barb Dunn 4/02/2024 8:14 AMIt is so much easier to have a spare set of cultery for outdoors, entertaining than using plastic. I return or turn down those given to me at "to - go" places, including straws.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/BottleWhile 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?
Lisa Kropp 4/01/2024 8:31 AMI have no barrier to using a reusable water bottle. I never have liked drinking from plastic bottles.
It requires planning which may be a barrier to some. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-being Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Lisa Kropp 4/01/2024 8:27 AMMy exercise is primarily outside year-round. I never listen to anything, but the sound of the wind, birds, and the lake -- it quiets the mind.-
Margaret Marsalka 4/08/2024 5:21 AMAgreed! Going for a walk or a hike always calm my stress and helps me relax.
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