Amanda Heller

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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 only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

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

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

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

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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.