Emma Rae Thurow

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.