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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Jennifer Baird

Mayo Clinic IT Dept. Gryffindors

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 344 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pound
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    36
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    random act of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    individuals
    recognized
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Jennifer'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

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media Use and Reflect About My Experience

I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Donate Food in My Community

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Complete an Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

Take the People's Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

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    Jennifer Baird 10/16/2025 10:58 AM
    So much more peaceful without Facebook!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes — if any — do you think you’ll continue long-term?

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    Jennifer Baird 10/09/2025 9:24 AM
    Five minutes go fast! I realized I spend a lot of time in the shower just relaxing...