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Mélanie Castonguay

First Capital REIT

Mélanie's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 229 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    expressions of gratitude
    shared
  • UP TO
    11
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    95
    minutes
    spent learning

Mélanie's actions

Personal

Reduce Refined Sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Learn About Water and Climate Change

Water is one of the most visible ways climate change impacts our lives. I will spend 10 minutes learning how climate change affects water in my region and explore actions that can help people and ecosystems adapt.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

What is resilience?

Learn About Ordinary Magic

Resilience is an everyday magic in all of us. I will spend 10 minutes learning about resilience and psychologist Ann Masten’s concept of “ordinary magic,” which shows how people adapt and thrive through small, daily strengths.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track

Environmental Volunteer Opportunity - FCR Volunteer Day

Give back to your community & the environment by participating in an environmentally-related volunteer activity this April. Not only will you get points in the EcoChallenge, but this counts towards FCR's corporate volunteer day objective as well!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

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 3 people or perform 3 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Work and Organizations

Learn About Organizational Resilience

Organizations, like ecosystems, can adapt and thrive. I will spend 10 minutes learning how organizations build resilience through collaboration, flexibility, and innovation, and reflect on what I can apply in my own setting.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How did expressing gratitude or performing acts of kindness impact you and the recipient? What role do small acts of kindness play in creating stronger communities?

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    Mélanie Castonguay 4/06/2026 12:59 PM
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    Kindness creates kindness—and it comes back to you. It makes you happier, and it lifts others up. By expressing gratitude, you make people feel valued… and sometimes, you even make their day. Simple as that.