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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Julie Lewis

NW Natural

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 80 THIS WEEK
  • 291 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    35
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1,298
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.0
    conversations
    with people

Julie's 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 20 conversations.

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Follow a Whole Food Diet

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and may offer fewer health benefits. I will enjoy 2 meals per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Recovery Podcast

I will host weekly a Podcast sharing stories of Recovery in my community

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 20 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Julie Lewis 10/28/2025 9:36 AM
    More focused on whole meals not processed. Staying off computer after work. Asking myself do I need it or do I want it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?

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    Julie Lewis 10/27/2025 7:41 AM
    Pay the farmer, the grocer and if need be the Doctor.

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    Julie Lewis 10/24/2025 8:22 AM
    This challenge has made me be more mindful!

    • Erika Avalos's avatar
      Erika Avalos 10/24/2025 3:48 PM
      • Foodie 🍱
      I totally agree with you; it opens your eyes to many ways we can help the environment, even with the simplest actions we didn't realize impact the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

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    Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:59 AM
    I have everything I need. Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversations benefit from active listening?

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    Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:57 AM
    I stay after meeting last night to listen to Joe share what a terrible experience he had a Dr's office waiting 2 hours past appt time. I felt like a good friend.

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 10/21/2025 9:26 PM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      And I'll bet that Joe felt better after sharing his experience with someone who cares!

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    Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:43 AM
    The Real Recovery Podcast got to be at Gratitude Night for 4D. It was amazing!

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    Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:40 AM
    When I walk my dog my mind is in a good space and not stressed!

    • Allison Mooney's avatar
      Allison Mooney 10/23/2025 1:53 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      My best walks are when I am with my dog! It's like all the stress goes away.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:40 AM
    That I got outside more took my dog for an extra walk