Maria Dahmus

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will spend 90 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.