Kyri Barilone

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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 make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will spend 3 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.