Cathryn Roeck

Mayo Clinic

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95 TOTAL

participant impact

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45

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Cathryn's actions

Regenerating Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

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Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.

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Balancing Consumption

Reduce Social Media Use

I will use my social media only once per day.

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Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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Balancing Consumption

Track My Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

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Nourishing Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Cathryn Roeck 10/11/2022 2:05 PM

I'm sure we've all experienced dry eyes from staring at a computer for work or school assignments. Yet, how many of us go home and turn on the TV to relax? I am definitely one of those people, but I've noticed that my headaches are worse, my eyes are dryer, and it's as simple as just turning off the TV and doing something outside or cracking a book open, doing a craft, playing music, endless opportunities that also help our brains grow and uses less energy!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Less Screen Time

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Cathryn Roeck 10/05/2022 8:16 AM

I've noticed that with increased screen time, I have more headaches (especially with having a job where I'm looking at a computer for the majority of my day) and I feel more depressed. I also don't get to appreciate the color changes that are occurring as the season is changing, and this develops poor posture/spinal issues. Lowering my screen time to do other activities such as walking, being on my porch, or going to a park feels so rejuvenating.

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Cathryn Roeck 9/27/2022 8:21 AM

I've been vegan for almost 2 years to help the planet, but I want to see what else I can do to help our planet! I'm so excited to see so many people taking steps to help our planet thrive!

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