Vicki Sword
4/16/2021 6:03 PM
Barriers may include care/work factors, female representation in leadership and biases.
Vicki Sword
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 546 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
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UP TO359minutesbeing mindful
Vicki's actions
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 4 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Health and Education
Connect With A Nonprofit
Health and Education
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans and nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?
Vicki Sword 4/11/2021 7:36 PMIt is important to be respected, to be seen and to reduce feelings of isolation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Vicki Sword 4/11/2021 7:34 PMSmaller portions can also help with healthy eating and weight management. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Vicki Sword 4/06/2021 3:37 PMI have to give myself a lot of reminders for mindful eating, but it is worth it. I enjoy what I eat more and I am more aware of how much and how quickly I eat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Vicki Sword 4/05/2021 8:14 AMAs it is getting warmer, I notice more people are out walking. It is nice to see more of my neighbours and check in. My walks have been mostly on roads lately and I am looking forward to getting out on some of the local trails soon. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Vicki Sword 4/05/2021 8:06 AMEach time I go for a walk or hike, I think about how lucky I am to live in Dufferin County. There are always new places to explore and sites to see!-
Nicole Hambleton 4/05/2021 9:47 AMHi Vicki! I totally agree. I am SO grateful to live in Dufferin and have beautiful places to walk outside of my door. I do see more people out connecting with nature which is awesome! I've also noticed garbage popping up now that the snow has melted, so I carry a bag to pick it up when I'm on my daily walks.
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