Kathryn Adair
10/22/2019 10:52 AM
I like to read, complete crosswords, be outside and many other things. I think Self care is vital especially when we work in an industry constantly assisting others.
Kathryn Adair
""Green is the primary color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." - Pedro Calderon de la Barca"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 690 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,200minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO60meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
Kathryn's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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?
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Kathryn Adair 10/22/2019 10:53 AMTomorrow is the last day, let's do this Columbia Bank! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Kathryn Adair 10/18/2019 9:15 AMYes definitely addicted to sugar. I am feeling surprisingly more energized. I still consume sugar but in less quantities! -
Kathryn Adair 10/17/2019 9:16 AMI am amazed at the impact of this challenge! We only have 6 days left, keep it going team :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Kathryn Adair 10/17/2019 9:14 AMI didn't realize how many things within my rented apartment I can adjust to assist within the realms of not owning a home. I was already completing a lot of these things but was excited to discuss with my landlord our heating situation and other items! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Kathryn Adair 10/11/2019 4:30 PMI used to use plastic bags and straws but I have worked hard on substituting them. If I am in a store and forgot my reusable bag, if I can carry everything out in my arms or purse I will omit a bag or buy a new reusable bag.
Additionally, I have lowered my online shopping to cut down on cardboard and other waste.-
Addy Davidson 10/11/2019 6:48 PMI have a pack of small cutlery in my purse that I carry for both hubby and me. Includes a metal straw. I gave these packs (available from a wide variety of vendors) to my daughter, my sisters, my friends for Xmas 2 years ago so they would all have them easily at hand to cut down on plastic use. Last Xmas, I made beewax wraps in assorted sizes as gifts, to reduce the use of plastic film. Got the grandkids excited about making them. We have to pass down the information, as well as use it ourselves.
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Kathryn Adair 10/10/2019 12:23 PMIts so exciting to look at the impact our Columbia Bank team is making! I am loving seeing all of the stats and inspiration on what ways we can make an impact and better our habits for this world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat 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?
Kathryn Adair 10/10/2019 12:19 PMStepping away from my phone or tv has been a great thing for me to do. I have enjoyed completing working on my puzzle with friends and joining a book club! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Kathryn Adair 10/08/2019 9:37 AMEvery time we are purposefully acknowledging and keeping our focus on the positive it centers us to remember that good things exist among this difficult journey called life. We also realize there is so much more than ourselves in this world! Focusing on gratitude has been very refreshing for me. -
Kathryn Adair 10/07/2019 11:11 AMGotta save the turtles, no straws for me!