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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

    KRISTI GIFFORD's avatar
    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/24/2025 6:59 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    Benefits of trees (and other plants) include: Stress reduction. Reduced symptoms of depression,Stronger memory retention. Fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress, Improved symptoms of attention-deficient disorders (ADD/ADHD), Higher productivity and improved concentration in schools and workplaces, Higher levels of creativity, Fewer symptoms of dementia, Higher intellect, Better self-esteem, Greater quality of life overall.



  • KRISTI GIFFORD's avatar
    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/24/2025 6:46 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    Have you done your One Healthcare Ecochallenge Survey yet?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare
    How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?

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    Brooke Bluhm 4/23/2025 6:36 AM
    It is awesome I love giving to the people that surround me. It makes me feel more connected to the strangers around me and helps me stay grounded. If we are unable to take care of our fellow humans what makes us qualified to help the other life forms that have this planet as our home?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare
    How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?

    KRISTI GIFFORD's avatar
    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/23/2025 6:31 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    It helps boost my mood, lowers stress, and just makes me feel good. You just never know how much a simple act of kindness can mean to a person; it can change their whole day. Sending a card to tell a friend they were appreciated made them emotional and made their day.

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    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/23/2025 6:19 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    I hope everyone had a beautiful Earth Day yesterday!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

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    Brooke Bluhm 4/22/2025 12:39 PM
    I am looking for items that do not use plasticware and choosing items that utilize reusable glass containers. Additionally, I am looking for ways to reduce the carbon emissions from my shopping trips, like taking public transport to go thrifting.
  • 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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    Sarah Maas 4/22/2025 7:22 AM
    I don't like the taste of tap water, especially when I travel and I don't have access to filtered water. I purchased a life straw water bottle that has a filter, which helps the taste tremendously!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What are some of the benefits you've noticed from connecting with colleagues at work?

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    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/20/2025 2:27 PM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    Networking, work friendships, employee satisfaction, mentoring

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      Arielle Hoisington 4/21/2025 6:28 AM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      I personally find work to be more enjoyable when I have coworkers that I connect with. Thank you for sharing!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Which of the 5 R's was easiest for you? Which was the most difficult? How did practicing the 5 R's help you reduce more waste than recycling alone?

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    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/18/2025 11:12 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    Easiest was recycle, I don't think any was particularly difficult, there is just always more you possibly could do. Bring reusable bags/totes when shopping, reusing items for alternative purposes, donating things you will not use, refusing straws/receipts/plastic bags etc
  • 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?

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    KRISTI GIFFORD 4/18/2025 10:57 AM
    • Exercise Lover 🤸
    Water secure. Turn off the water when brushing my teeth (or if not necessary to be on at other times), shower vs taking a bath, running a full dishwasher versus washing dishes in the sink, check for leaks...