Le Chuc Anh Nguyen

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. I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

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.

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to people or perform random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

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

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 10 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

Environmental issues often impact marginalized communities the most. I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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 spend 5 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon or energy calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their living space.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI) if available to me through campus or local clinics.

I will spend 1 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

I will volunteer 15 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

I will spend 9 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmates, friends, co-workers, or family.

I will watch 9 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will spend 9 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

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

I will join my student government or another local group of decision makers.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, classmate, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 9 conversations.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 9 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.