Patrick Shamel

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.

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

If my community does not have a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.