Dawn Montes

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.