Denise Bledsoe

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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.

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.38 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.