Allison Brandt

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

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 replace 45 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

Both systemic 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 spend 90 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.