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Proactive Pokémon GO


Are you team Pokémon Go or team Pokémon No?

I, for one, am definitely team Pokémon Go! I am thrilled that this game is out, not only to bring back my childhood love of Pokémon but to bring more activity into my day. I know many can agree. It's great to see that phones are finally learning from Wii and Kinect. Combining physical activity and video games is a very smart move with this generation. 

Finally, Pokémon Go is released in Canada (as of yesterday). I don't think I've ever been more excited for an app or a game. 

Even though the app has proven frustrating for most, with servers down, distracted drivers and walkers, those truly determined to be the very best (that no one ever was) persevered and are now joining their respective teams and battling other users. 

But besides benefitting your health (and your Pokémon training skills), do you ever think about how you can help others benefit too? 

Here are some ideas to bring light into someone's (or something's day).

#1) Consider downloading a charity app to your phone that donates money to charities based on how many kilometers you've walked. Charity Miles is one where you can pick your charity. Another one is WoofTracks which donates money to shelter animals.

#2) Speaking of animals, have you ever thought about walking your elderly neighbours' dogs? Going to a shelter to walk their dogs? Dog sitting for a busy friend? I'm sure the dogs will love it just as much as you will! Take them for a walk.

#3) Bring some gloves and garbage bags with you and clean up the neighbourhood as you Pokémon hunt. 

#4) Learn more about your town/city area! Many stops and gyms are historical areas! Learn as you go!

#5) Talk to others as you are out, especially other Pokémon trainers! You already have one thing in common, so go make friends! 

#6) Drop lures at hospitals for those who are unable to leave their beds/rooms to hunt for more Pokémon.

Those are just some ideas to bring more fun and worth into your Pokémon hunting! 

Have fun, be safe and go catch 'em all!

- M

Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2016 at 7:50 PM

    I was originally against Pokemon Go, but after reading your blog, I'm more open to it now!
    I have two dogs that could greatly benefit from it, and knowing that there's apps made to work with this to donate to charities is awesome!

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    1. UnknownJuly 18, 2016 at 7:56 PM

      Glad to hear you've had a change of heart! It can get a bit frustrating with the server crashing (and freezing) but it really is a fun game. If you think about your dogs, it's a great bonding experience for them!

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