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Julie Smith

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  • 51 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Julie's actions

Health and Well-Being

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.

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DAILY ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Learn about the Magic of Seaweed

Seaweed is a powerful ally for the planet. I will spend 30 minutes learning how seaweed can improve ocean health, capture carbon, support sustainable food systems, and inspire eco-friendly products.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Conduct a Plastics Audit

Reducing plastic use starts with awareness, and there are amazing innovations in materials to replace plastic! I will conduct an audit of the plastic products I use daily and identify items I can replace with sustainable alternatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

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.

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DAILY 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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you observe or experience while spending time outside, and how did it affect you? How does connecting with nature enhance your physical and mental well-being?

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    Julie Smith 4/02/2025 7:33 AM
    I took an early walk before work and walked to and from the train! I knew it would be raining the rest of the week (Chicago weather is so crazy right now) so tried to maximize my outdoor time when the weather is decent.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?

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    Julie Smith 4/01/2025 9:38 AM
    No sugar in my coffee this morning! I find myself craving it, but don't feel great when I consume it. Trying to really limit it is challenging especially when so many foods have refined sugar, but I have taken steps to remove it from my rotation.