Hema Gowda

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

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

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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 improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.