Emily Finnegan

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 120 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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 power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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