Ava Johnsen

YCP Spring 2025

"completing one thing every day to better myself "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
263 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

26

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

630

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

26

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

88

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

825

minutes

spent exercising

Ava's actions

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 60 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 11
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?

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?
Ava Johnsen 4/22/2025 1:45 PM
I agree with this statement because agriculture is a large part of America that we need to keep strong. Also, the more whole foods we consume in our daily lives, the fewer health issues and problems we will face in the future.

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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?
Ava Johnsen 4/22/2025 1:44 PM
When I first started this challenge, I noticed that I was addicted to always having my phone in my hands. To change this habit, I started to spend more time with people instead of scrolling through social media all day. By being more social and spending time with my friends, I was able to lower my screen time as well as be efficient with my time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Ava Johnsen 4/22/2025 1:41 PM
My favorite activity that I partake in where I experience joy is golfing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Ava Johnsen 4/22/2025 1:40 PM
Some barriers include the fact that bottled water is more accessible to get out in public. Something I have been doing recently to combat the convenience is carrying a water bottle with me at all times to help hydration as well as the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Ava Johnsen 4/22/2025 1:21 PM
The main water source for York County is Lake Ontario.

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