Kelly Guerke

I will spend time petting/playing with animals everyday. Spending time with pets is known to decrease blood pressure and depression and increase happiness and wellbeing.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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 take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will take a walk each day.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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.