Diane Olson

Mayo Clinic - Kern Center

POINTS TOTAL

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357 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

245

minutes

being mindful

Diane's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Diane Olson 4/29/2021 10:48 AM

Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness towards recycling. Recognizing the overuse of plastic and exploring ways to reduce my reliance on plastic!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

Diane Olson 4/19/2021 2:41 PM

I learned Biochar can increase nutrient and water retention in our soil

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Diane Olson 4/06/2021 6:49 AM

Set goal of one mindful meal/day- focus on the food, not electronic distractions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Diane Olson 4/06/2021 6:41 AM

Continue to explore ways to reduce consumption of plastics.
Recycle plastic grocery bags- bring to the store, Target or other receiving areas.

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