Janet Beach Davis

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will volunteer 010 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.