Victoria Sarjeant is participating in the Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026!

"My mission is to lead by example—championing sustainability as a pathway to human wellness, resilient healthcare, and collective responsibility. Through everyday choices and shared action, I strive to reduce our environmental impact while supporting healthier people, workplaces, and communities."

Victoria's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
658 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

430

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

27

waste audits

conducted
UP TO

69

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1,240

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2.0

sharing economies

explored
UP TO

200

minutes

spent learning

Victoria's actions

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.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

Explore Resources for Managing Anxiety

Anxiety can be overwhelming, but resources and strategies can help. I will spend 60 minutes exploring resources that help manage anxiety and stress to support my mental and psychological well being.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 30 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Work and Organizations

Reduce Waste in My Organization

Waste reduction supports both ecological and organizational resilience. I will work with others to conduct a waste audit and reduce waste in my organization, such as paper, plastics, or energy use.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Victoria Sarjeant 4/17/2026 5:45 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
As part of Earth Month, I’ve been reflecting on how deeply grounding it can be to truly step into nature—even when it’s outside my comfort zone. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to spend two days at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery in southern Indiana. During our retreat, we were encouraged not to stay sequestered indoors, but instead to take our reflection time outside and explore the grounds. While I’m usually very much an “indoor cat,” I took the opportunity to slow down, walk the paths, and simply be present in the fresh air and spring sunshine.
The weather was perfect, the scenery stunning, and the overall experience unexpectedly peaceful. Even though I arrived feeling stressed—about work, being away, and yes, missing my cat—there was a deep sense of calm that came from spending time in such a serene place. There’s something about the natural beauty and quiet energy of Saint Meinrad that creates space for clarity, rest, and inner peace. It was a powerful reminder that connecting with nature isn’t just good for the earth—it’s essential for our own well-being too. If you ever get a chance to visit, I highly encourage it. We all loved it.

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- Paul Goodenough 4/17/2026 11:22 AM
  - TEAM CAPTAIN
  - Adventurer 🏔
  I highly recommend a St Meinrad's retreat for anyone. Even if you aren't religious per se, I think there is something special about the atmosphere of devotion and introspection
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

How did exercising each day impact your physical and mental resilience? What activities helped you feel stronger, more flexible, or more capable of adapting?
Victoria Sarjeant 4/09/2026 5:12 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Exercising each day has had a meaningful impact on both my physical and mental resilience. I recently started a consistent cycling routine at the encouragement of my healthcare providers, and while it felt challenging at first, it quickly became an important form of self‑care. Physically, I feel stronger and have noticeably more energy throughout the day. Mentally, the routine has helped regulate my mood, sharpen my focus, and reduce stress—I feel more patient, less reactive, and far less like a “grumpy T‑rex” than I did before.
Cycling, in particular, has helped me feel more capable and adaptable. It requires endurance, balance, and consistency, which has translated into greater confidence in my ability to push through discomfort and build strength over time. Establishing this habit has reminded me that resilience isn’t about pushing harder all the time, but about showing up regularly, listening to my body, and making space for practices that support long‑term well‑being.

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- Paul Goodenough 4/09/2026 7:18 AM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Adventurer 🏔
  playing the long game. love it. a ride a day keeps the grumpy t-rex away!
  
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