Michelle Ward

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

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will avoid printing 5 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 16oz 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 keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

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