PLNU Sustainable Superstars SP 2020

Getting outside more and practicing mindfulness has been easier now that I am home and have more time to walk my dogs and spend time journaling. 

Now that we are home and online, I have actually found it more difficult to complete my tasks and practice sustainability. With covid 19, I feel like my plastic use has greatly increased and it's hard to not waste my time on social media. I am pushing myself in new ways to practice sustainability this week. 

This quarantine has been great for allowing me to really lean in to my challenges. Getting in outside time has been part of helping me create balance in the midst of the schedule change. Im also enjoying not contributing to emissions by skipping my daily commute! Stay safe and healthy!

I've noticed that limiting my social media has allowed me to be more productive with my time. I have also found myself out in nature more often because of the extra time I have now...more beach days and frisbee games with friends. I feel happier and more relaxed. 

Recently I've been practicing eating my meals without distractions like Hulu or Instagram. It's been a nice break from scene time and I've also felt more refreshed eating my meals with friends and just enjoying our views here on campus while we eat. 

I spend most of my time on campus, but when I do need to get off campus, I've found it easy to see if my roommates or friends need to run similar errands or if other people are headed to the same place. Carpooling saves money, the environment, and is more fun, the trick is to make it convenient and to plan ahead!