Julia Bica

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 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 find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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 get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will spend 40 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes 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 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

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