Sterling Elliott

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

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)

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 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.