Benjamin Jakabcsin

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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

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

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

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

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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 disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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 replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 15 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.