Health

Healthy living is good for you and the planet! Select your actions and kickstart healthy new habits during the EcoChallenge.

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Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for (___) minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting (___) more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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Join a Quit-Smoking Program

I will join a smoking cessation program, and stick with it during the challenge, cutting out harmful air pollutants while improving my own health.

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PAID FAMILY LEAVE

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Explore resources on the Center for Parental Leave Leadership's blog.

Read about PAE (also participating in the EcoChallenge) and their trailblazing Wellness Leave policy.

Watch the trailer for the film Zero Weeks.

Post your story on Twitter or the EcoChallenge feed using hashtags #paidleave and #zeroweeks.
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More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding (___) cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The EWG's Guide to Cleaning Products
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Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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Eco-friendly Alternatives to Plastic Products
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Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Get Detailed Environmental Data for Your Zip Code!
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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