Taylor Rutschmann

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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