BetterPoints Think, Move, Breath allows everyone who lives, works or studies in South Lanarkshire to earn rewards and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and using public transport. One such prize is the Leave the Car Star. Elbin was chosen as our latest winner and received 25,000 BetterPoints (£25) for sharing his story. For your chance to win, download the app via the App Store or Google Play or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the page.
Elbin from Hamilton has swapped short car journeys for walking, discovering new places and earning rewards. Here is what he had to say about his experience:
"Hi, I’m based in Hamilton, Scotland, where I live with my wife and our wee two-year-old. I work as a technology consultant for the IT firm Accenture. Outside of work, I enjoy playing badminton, following football, and exploring new places especially on foot with my family.
I first came across the BetterPoints campaign through the app store and decided to take on the challenge as a way to try something new and make active travel a part of my routine.
Since joining, I’ve made a small but meaningful change, choosing to walk instead of taking the car for shorter distances. This has led me to revisit places I hadn’t been to in years and discover new favourite walking spots like the Palace Grounds and Strathclyde Park.
The challenge itself gave me the push I needed to make this change, and it’s been a really positive experience. Physically, I feel more active and energised mentally, the walks give me time to clear my head and enjoy my surroundings.
What I’ve enjoyed most is the motivation to make small life style changes that stick, along with the fun of tracking my progress and watching the rewards add up. I haven’t spent my BetterPoints yet, but I’m planning to use them at ASDA or for online gift cards.
For me, this campaign has been a great reminder that even small changes like walking more can have a big impact on both your wellbeing and your local environment. I’d definitely encourage others to give it a go.
Well done to Elbin, by sharing his story he is our first Think, Move, Breathe Leave the Car Star. Want to join him and hundreds of others across South Lanarkshire in the Think, Move, Breathe challenge? Use the QR code below to get started, or tap the buttons at the bottom of the page.
