Melissa Mills

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 6 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Health

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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Health

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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Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

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Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

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

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Melissa Mills 11/01/2017 9:01 PM

The Durham Launch the Future Team was awesome. I'm grateful for their competitive spirit. This year was just a warm up. Next year, we are going to wrangle up more competition and have a party with our competition when it's over - with organic, plant-based food!

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Melissa Mills 10/10/2017 11:04 AM

Here are the activities I'm challenging myself to: 1) no seafood for two weeks (I'd better eat some today!) 2) At least 7 hours of sleep a night (this is going to be difficult) 3) write down 3 things a day for which I'm grateful, 4) Research the toxic chemicals in my home, 5) Brush my teeth with the water turned off, 6) Raise money for a nonprofit (i.e., Climate Cooperators!) 7) Use recyclable bags only 8) Use only recyclable utensils and dishes for my lunches, 9) Spend at least 6 minutes a day outside in gratitude.

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Melissa Mills 9/15/2017 2:02 PM

I might as well start practicing now :-)

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