Sandeep Gururaj

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 18.84 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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 take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.