The Activist for Activists. Author of Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism and The Happy Activist: Journey the 5-Step Activism Path to Focus Your Passion and Change the World. Teacher, Psychologist, Environmental Activist, Animal Lover.
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Last Updated on February 27, 2025
What is your wish for a new year? Make your New Year’s resolution for activism. Change the world.
Why a Wish for a New Year to Change the World is More Important Than Ever
Many of us focus our resolutions on personal goals like fitness or self-improvement, but what if we focus on something bigger than ourselves? Like harnessing the power of activism to create a more just and equitable world.
A New Year’s resolution for activism is more important than ever. We face many challenges, from climate change and social injustice to economic inequality and political polarization. These issues demand action, and you can be a powerful agent of change.
Here are just a few reasons why you should consider an activism-focused resolution:
- Follow your passion: Activism allows you to directly address issues you care about and contribute to positive solutions. It’s not just about hoping for change; it’s about actively working to make it happen.
- Develop your skills: Engaging in activism allows you to gain knowledge, develop new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals. It can foster a sense of purpose and empowerment, both for yourself and the communities you support.
- Connect with others: Activism fosters a sense of belonging and connection. It allows you to collaborate with others who share your values and work towards common goals.
- Make a difference: From advocating for policy changes to raising awareness and holding leaders accountable, activism helps create a better future for everyone. It ensures that the voices of marginalized communities are heard and that their needs are addressed.
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The benefits of activism go far beyond personal fulfillment. When individuals come together and raise their voices, they can achieve incredible things.
Resolution: Use Your Passion And Skills To Change The World
We need everyone working to make the world a better place. But before you jump into the fray, take time to be thoughtful about the way you make an impact. Your wish for a new year starts with focus. First, what is the right match between your skills and passions and the needs of the world? Putting in the thought and time upfront means you can be motivated and successful in your activism work.
I got clear about the change I want to see in the world and how I can use my gifts to make that happen. And it feels lovely to focus on what is important to me instead of trying to tackle every issue that comes along.
I’m inspired when I see people who have matched their skills and passions to a cause. Like artist Mark Hall, who created a series of prints that show the escalation of domestic violence. Or playwright and activist Summer Awad, who highlighted the Palestinian experience in Walls: A Play for Palestine. They used their skills to make the change they want to see in the world. And their thoughtfulness in their work ensures they stay motivated.
Steps To Getting Started In Activism
I’ve outlined the steps to getting started in activism:
- Focus your passion and find the cause closest to your heart among the myriad of causes.
- Match your skills with the type of activism work that best suits you.
- Find an activism opportunity that works for your life.
- Determine if your social justice work truly makes an impact.
- Stay motivated in your activism for the long-term.
Take Time To Be Thoughtful About Your Life
It will take a bit of time to go through the process, but in the end, you should know what passion is most important to you and how you can match your skills to make the most impact.
Change doesn’t happen overnight, and there will be challenges along the way. Don’t let setbacks discourage you. Stay committed to your cause, learn from your experiences, and continue advocating for positive change.
Along the way, you will get clear about what you want from your life, so there is the potential to focus on your values and your most important roles. That is a life-changer.
Turn your New Year’s Resolution for activism into an achievable goal. You can change yourself and the world.
This year, make a New Year’s resolution for activism, a commitment to creating a more just and equitable world for all. A wish for a new year to change the world.
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