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Keely Nickel

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"Lean on community and be helpful to others. "

Keely's points

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  • 85 THIS WEEK
  • 396 TOTAL

participant impact

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    115
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    675
    minutes
    spent exercising
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    2.0
    sharing economies
    explored
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended

Keely's actions

What is resilience?

Reflect on My Own Resilience

Resilience is personal and collective. I will reflect on a time when I adapted to change in my own life, writing down what helped me and what I learned from the experience.

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Soil and Food

Grow Something to Eat

Growing food builds resilience by connecting us to the soil and reducing reliance on long supply chains. I will grow edible plants—such as herbs, vegetables, or grains—in my home, balcony, or community space, strengthening both my food security and local biodiversity.

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Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

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Personal

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.

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Community

Join a Group

Belonging to a group can help build friendships and a sense of purpose. I will explore online or in-person groups or clubs that share my interests or goals and join a group to connect with others.

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Community

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 2 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

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Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 45 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Write in a Resilience Journal

Reflection helps us adapt and grow. I will spend 5 minutes writing in a journal about challenges I face, the strengths I use, and what helps me thrive.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 5 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

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What is resilience?

Notice Resilience Around Me

Resilience shows up in many places. I will look for one example of resilience in my surroundings—whether in my community, work, or daily life—and reflect on what it teaches me about adapting to change.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Keely Nickel 4/16/2026 12:10 PM
    Noticing the resilience in my teammates and care for others has helped me feel like I belong.

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    Keely Nickel 4/10/2026 3:06 PM
    I am trying to shop in person more to support brick and motor stores. I have purchased less stuff over the past year and the purchases I do make are more enjoyable. It almost feels like a treasure hunt to think about where a certain item might be found.

    • Lisa Brenskelle's avatar
      Lisa Brenskelle 4/10/2026 3:20 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      We are gradually reducing purchases via Amazon. There are so many ethical concerns with Amazon that I can't feel good about buying from them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Soil and Food
    What did you decide to grow, and how did it feel to start (or care for) your plants? What connections did it give you to soil or food resilience?

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    Keely Nickel 4/10/2026 3:02 PM
    Last year I moved into a house with a yard for the first time and we have blueberry and gooseberry plants growing and those will produce fruit in 1-3 years excited to have home grown berries!

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      Kristina Franklin 4/10/2026 7:03 PM
      Growing blueberries is so satisfying, and delicious! I need to try gooseberry, too.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What was the most rewarding part of bringing people together for a gathering? Did you experience any challenges in hosting, and if so, how did you overcome them?

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    Keely Nickel 4/10/2026 3:00 PM
    I live very close to friends now and I honestly think everyone should move for their friends, it has greatly increased my happiness and enjoying causal get together like a mid-week impromptu BBQ.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How did joining a group make you feel more connected or supported?Why do you think belonging to a group helps people face challenges more effectively?

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:24 PM
    I joined a book club at my local library. It is great being connected to other people and enjoying one of the last free 3rd spaces left.

    • Kristina Franklin's avatar
      Kristina Franklin 4/08/2026 5:12 PM
      I just learned about the importance of 3rd spaces. The library is a great one! I need to utilize my library more. Thanks for the reminder!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What example of resilience did you notice? How does observing resilience in your surroundings change how you think about adapting to change?

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:22 PM
    The green spaces that persist in the city are beautiful and kept up well. It is great to think about the effort to maintain and keep those spaces green even throughout downtown.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What personal strengths or supports helped you adapt to a past challenge? How might those same strengths help you in the future?

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:20 PM
    My problem-solving ability has been a strength I have applied in many different situations that I like to remind myself of.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How did reflecting on your experiences, strengths, or challenges shape the way you think about your ability to adapt and grow?

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:17 PM
    Looking back at difficult period of time in the past helps me see patterns or causes that I can then learn from and avoid in the future.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? How might mindfulness or calmness support your well-being day to day?

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:15 PM
    I have learned that meditation strengthens the frontal lobe connection and it helps bring my mind to the preset the rest of the day.

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    Keely Nickel 4/08/2026 2:14 PM
    I have enjoyed walking around the pearl district aimlessly and finding new to me hidden gems in the neighborhood.