Michele Bourst

""To inspire and engage individuals and communities in meaningful actions that promote sustainability and social responsibility. Through collaborative efforts and shared learning, we strive to create a positive impact on our planet, empower connections among diverse participants, and cultivate a healthier and more equitable world for future generations." Created by ChattyG"

POINTS TOTAL

45 TODAY
225 THIS WEEK
839 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

school

supported
UP TO

40

expressions of gratitude

shared
UP TO

10

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

77

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

485

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

41

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

15

neighbors

met
UP TO

60

conversations

with people

Michele's actions

Empowering the Next Generation

Support a School

Schools play a crucial role in youth development and be hubs for sustainability. I will donate funds, time, or supplies to 1 local schools to support environmental education, field trips, sustainability projects, and youth empowerment. I will share how I supported schools on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 20 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Meet My Neighbors

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Check In with a Friend or Colleague

Staying connected strengthens relationships and boosts well-being. Each day, I will reach out to 2 friends or colleagues to check in, have a meaningful conversation, or offer support.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 1 people or perform 1 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Replace Old Bulbs with LED Bulbs

Energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea. I will replace 10 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Michele Bourst 4/18/2025 2:25 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
I love the accountability of checking in and ensuring I do what I pledged to do for this challenge!! Happy Good Friday all!

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Michele Bourst 4/17/2025 10:07 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
I have a "multi-functional" task which incorporates, meeting a neighbor, random acts of kindness and exercise. LOL. We are re-sodding our yard and our neighbors sprinklers are watering our yard too much, so not only do we get to interact and meet them, we also can offer to fix their sprinklers all while preparing the yard and removing old sod, weeds and adding new top soil. I love how these things intertwine.

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Michele Bourst 4/16/2025 8:09 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
Happy Wednesday to everyone. Hope everyone is having a great week and looking forward to the weekend.

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Michele Bourst 4/15/2025 5:10 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
Random acts of kindness is such a broad topic. I'd like to think that it does not involve any monetary involvement however sometimes it can. My granddaughter is in 4th grade and her math teacher holds a tutoring help class every Tuesday before school, at no cost to any one that wants to come. Today we brought her coffee and donuts for the group to get them started early. I pride myself at encouraging my granddaughter to also adopt random acts of kindness and being kind to everyone in her life. Happy Tuesday all!

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- Rachel Rosen 4/15/2025 6:51 AM
  - ORG CAPTAIN
  - Wildlife Guardian 🦉
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  This is so sweet Michele, happy Tuesday :)
  
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Michele Bourst 4/14/2025 9:53 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
I see my trainer every Monday and always have high hopes of starting my week off the right way. However it has proven to always seem to be too stressfull on a Monday. I am working towards the balance and hoping that it will be less of a burden and more enjoyable.

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- Rachel Rosen 4/14/2025 11:24 AM
  - ORG CAPTAIN
  - Wildlife Guardian 🦉
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  I wonder, do you think another day would have a similar effect but feel less stressful for you? I know we all have certain days that are the hardest. Either way, I applaud you doing this!
  
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Michele Bourst 4/13/2025 3:15 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
I have a friend that I have had for 45 years and today was her wedding anniversary. I reached out to wish her the best day and to remind her how even tho we dont speak daily she will alwasy be in my heart and head.

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Michele Bourst 4/12/2025 10:20 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
So Saturday is a great day to meet the neighbors and work in the yard aka exercise. Big landscape project going on so its ALOT!!

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- Patrick Delgado - Madewell#269 Oakbrook 4/12/2025 10:25 AM
  okay multitasking!
  
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Michele Bourst 4/11/2025 8:50 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
I find that the well-being challenges are the easiest and VERY beneficial in overall personal satisfaction, so adding them is like treating yourself to self care. Loving it! WIsh I could add more to my dashboard but I am following them silently.

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Michele Bourst 4/09/2025 11:08 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
Waved to the neighbor who is blocking my driveway. Fngers crossed this gets better.

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- Rachel Rosen 4/09/2025 11:14 AM
  - ORG CAPTAIN
  - Wildlife Guardian 🦉
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  They are still blocking it?!
  
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Michele Bourst 4/08/2025 6:20 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
- 13-DAY STREAK
The neighbor across the street parks on the street and blocks my driveway when trying to get in and out. Its aggravating to say the least. So today I spoke to him on his way to work and let him know how challenging it was for me when I needed to leave or enter my driveway. Not the best circumstances however it was a segway to getting to know him.

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- Rachel Rosen 4/08/2025 8:06 AM
  - ORG CAPTAIN
  - Wildlife Guardian 🦉
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  I hope he can turn into a new neighbor friend and this issue is no longer a problem!
  
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- Michele Bourst 4/08/2025 6:33 AM
  - Pet Parent 🐾
  - 13-DAY STREAK
  Lets hope he continues to "respect" the issue. Gotta live together harmoniously and we are both long time owners.
  
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- Patricia Clarke 4/08/2025 6:25 AM
  - TEAM CAPTAIN
  - Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
  - 17-DAY STREAK
  Michele - we have the same issue, but our driveway is on a steep incline so sometimes it is hard to maneuver backing down.
  
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- William Vaughan 4/08/2025 6:24 AM
  - Exercise Lover 🤸
  - 17-DAY STREAK
  You are right. Needed to happen and it was a segway. Interested to she how chapter 2 unfolds.
  
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