Lori Eck

My mom has recently been diagnosed with dementia. It is difficult to have a personal work life balance while caring for someone like this. In an effort to allow for a good quality of life for both of us and for my family, my plan will be to read more about the disease and work through daily issues that seem to happen. My initial goals will be on how to help her when I am not with her.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will not eat seafood.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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 replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.