Suzanne Nielsen (SACREDHEART)

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 8oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 3 locally-sourced meals.

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

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

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 2 random act(s) of kindness.

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

I will recognize 2 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.

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 repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.