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April 1 - April 30, 2024

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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?


  • Sara Donovan's avatar
    Sara Donovan 4/29/2024 4:29 AM
    The biggest change this challenge inspired in me is to start hanging out my clothes instead of using the dryer. I am surprised that I was able to do it. Thanks for the push to do better!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Climate Change Impacts on Health
    How does climate change create and exacerbate health inequities?

    Deb Farnham's avatar
    Deb Farnham 4/16/2024 5:14 AM
    When I was a kid, there was a large swath of flat land that ran along-side the interstate of my town. We call it twin peaks now...it's a set of two huge man-made mountains filled household trash, construction debris and who knows what else. Our country is littered with these ballooning mountains of things we thrown away. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. It's all easy to do. Kind of important for my grandchildren and yours.

  • Deb Farnham's avatar
    Deb Farnham 4/16/2024 4:48 AM
    Going well...been busy and I'm feeling good about these positive changes both personally and professionally.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Repair an Item
    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?

    Samantha Davis-White's avatar
    Samantha Davis-White 4/09/2024 1:58 PM
    I repaired a sweater. It came out a lot better than I thought that it would. I like to go on Youtube or Tiktok for quick little DIYs or how to do something easier.

    • James Howard (SW)'s avatar
      James Howard (SW) 4/09/2024 2:52 PM
      Great suggestions. I found wood fromnsomeones old deck, repainted it and replaced my rotting deck. It turned out wonderful and I was so glad and fortunate to be able to reuse their lumber.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work Greener Purchasing
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

    Samantha Davis-White's avatar
    Samantha Davis-White 4/09/2024 1:57 PM
    I like to look for the quality of the product and whether I really need the product. If the product is universal is a big added bonus
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle
    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?

    Samantha Davis-White's avatar
    Samantha Davis-White 4/09/2024 1:55 PM
    Forgetting my water bottle/mug. Not having enough room for the bottle/mug. Getting a bottle/mug designated for work, my room, and everyday one.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Choose LED Bulbs
    Switching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What other actions do you take to be more energy efficient at home?

    Samantha Davis-White's avatar
    Samantha Davis-White 4/05/2024 2:12 PM
    I only put in one bulb in a double bulb light, which will hopefully save on electric.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being Less Screen Time
    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?

    Danielle Eidson's avatar
    Danielle Eidson 4/03/2024 4:45 AM
    I walked my dog, which was a 3 fer, nature challenge, exercise challenge and less screen time challenge. I've been wanting to do this for MONTHS! Not just phone screen time, but TV screen time as well. 10 years ago, I quit watching TV and it was one of the best things I did. I'm not sure why it was easier then. I've found it nearly impossible now.

  • Susan Cullen's avatar
    Susan Cullen 4/02/2024 7:15 AM
    This is a great daily reminder to make mindful choices that have a positive preventative impact on our earth and resources.

  • Sara Donovan's avatar
    Sara Donovan 4/02/2024 6:40 AM
    The biggest change I am making is stopping the use of my dryer. Means either looking a little rumpled or possibly ironing more (not happening) so it was a hard one to decide to do.