Sophie Sabach

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need 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 30 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

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I will spend 2 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.

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day around my campus, neighborhood, or local green space to connect with nature.

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 9 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 15 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

I will watch 2 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 45 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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will choose thrift stores, clothing swaps, or second-hand options when I shop for clothes.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

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

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 10 minutes learning which plants support local native pollinators and grow some in containers, a campus garden, or at home if space allows.

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

I will spend 10 minutes per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 10 items of litter.