Emily Volpert

City of Portland-Bureau of Development Services

"To live a healthier lifestyle with support of my coworkers and friends!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
260 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

7.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

25

hours

volunteered
UP TO

210

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1,140

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Emily's actions

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 25 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Emily Volpert 10/21/2019 9:43 AM

I am so excited about my new produce bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:25 AM

It's always hard to remember to bring a reusable mug or keep them CLEAN, but I need to prioritize this as a main goal. If I can remember to get a drink every morning, I can remember what I put it in!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity 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?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:24 AM

I have started wearing blue light glasses and reducing my screen time--my sleep hygiene has improved significantly! I am also reading more, which I really enjoy.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:23 AM

I feel better when I don't spend a lot of time on social media. I find myself mindlessly heading to social media websites when I am bored--not because I actually want to be on the sites.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer in my Community

What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:22 AM

Volunteering for Portland Public Schools is incredibly rewarding--my contributions to the 3rd grade class at Richmond Elementary School feel significant and worthwhile!

Read More
Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:20 AM

I went on a very long walk with my dog, Rory, this morning. It was so nice to be outside with her and enjoy the fresh, cool air!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:19 AM

I love to walk with my dog, Rory. She is so energized by the environment--wind, smells, dirt, etc. and it inspires me to walk further/be more active when she gets SO excited to go outside.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Emily Volpert 10/04/2019 10:17 AM

I need reminders of what I should already be grateful for! It's helpful to me to try to be IN THE NOW. :)

Read More