Kelly Guerke

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

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

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

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

I will take a 15-minute walk 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 sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.37 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

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

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

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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