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I went through all my online systems, banking and billing, and selected paperless billing over the weekend. I have also started separating out my garbage so that I can recycle items such as carboard and plastic.
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I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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 replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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