Shirley McCue

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 45 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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 save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

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

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about constructive communication.

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 spend 30 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

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

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)