Cynthia Garoutte

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will schedule 1 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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 engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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 exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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