This Expert Warned Us That Leadership Is Important Leadership is important. People with strong leadership qualities are crucial to prevent global threats. Make your voice heard and vote for a strong leader.…
Are you one of those people who can plan a course of action and execute it on time? Is it easy for you to manage schedules? Administrative work may be your superpower.…
People who focus on their passion tend to find the perfect choice of activism. For example, artist Peter von Tiesenhausen used his artistry and creativity to stop a pipeline. Many people use…
At four months into the pandemic I was feeling overwhelmed at all that needs to be changed to make the world a better place. We needed to right wrongs, win elections, change…
How can white people support Black Lives Matter? It starts by understanding where you hold privilege and where you don't.
In this post, you’ll find out what websites provide cruelty-free brands of yarn, including cruelty-free wool that is not produced by mulesing. I include links to manufacturers striving to provide these products…
Teach Your Child to Be an Activist My mother was not happy when I arrived home to get a servant costume, the role my friends awarded me in the game of kings…
Using Cruelty-Free Yarn During the Pandemic I bet I'm not the only one going through their stash during the quarantine. I have to multitask when I watch TV and since we are…
Since I became a Master Gardener I have learned so much and, consequently, have rued the plants I killed in the past because I didn't know how to nurture them properly. We…
We live complicated lives. When you think about the list of roles of person, it can seem daunting. But that is why listing the critical roles you play in life is so…
In my previous post, What is a Calling and Why Do I Need One? I discussed callings and why they are essential to your life. A calling is a purpose in life…
How do you find the calling in your life? In my previous post, What is a Calling and Why Do I need One? I discussed callings and why they are essential to…
Rae appears at the doorway of the warming center, carrying a bag of books. She is delivering the books to unhouse people who have sought shelter on this bitterly cold day. Reading…
How can you save the world by saving seeds? Browsing Bevin Cohen's Saving Our Seed: The Practice & Philosophy this quote struck me: "...no other work on this Earth is as important."…
Jenna gasps as the firefly blinks. And soon other lights join the first until it seems like a Christmas show. Darkness descends again. Then, like fans in a football stadium, the fireflies…
What is the best way for you to make a difference in the world? In The Happy Activist (formerly What's On Your Sign?), I review the many ways you can make change…
You must be prepared to use your influence to impact your cause. An activism elevator speech, also called an elevator pitch, can do that. In this post, I include examples of elevator…
A chronicle of Bryan Stevenson's pursuit of justice for those wrongly or unjustly incarcerated, Just Mercy shows us how to make a difference.
Are you concerned with the impact of purchasing on people and the environment? With a thoughful approach you can be an everyday consumer activist. The word activism probably brings to mind a picture of people lobbying their elected officials or marching in the streets. What does a consumer activist do? Consumer activism may sound like a different animal, but in reality, it is a social justice cause, and lobbying and protesting are two methods to help consumers. But it is much more than that.
How to Use Your Stuff to Make the World a Better Place Just north of me is the Museum of Appalachia, created by John Rice Irwin. As I browsed the recreation of…
Did you know your wallet has power? You can be a consumer activist every time you consider a purchase. From choosing not to buy to understanding how companies create their goods and…
Learn the difference between a credit union and a bank. Then take the next step and become a member and build your financial capability.
It is the time of year when you make New Year's resolutions. Is one of your goals to get started in activism? What a beautiful way to make change in the new…
Take care in your purchasing. And even if you take a thoughtful approach you may end up with a lemon. Learn to exercise your consumer rights.
How to Choose Cruelty-Free Yarn My sister-in-law taught me how to crochet. Penny is skilled in many crafts, so I was lucky to have her guide me. She started with three colors…
I'm Swamped! How Can a Slacktivist Make A Difference In The World? Life happens. You may be swamped with a demanding job, or young children, or school assignments. Maybe all three. But don't worry. Be a slacktivist. With…
Slacktivism? How to be a Productive Slacktivist Perhaps you want to make social change, but you also have many other obligations, such as a job and family. Does this mean you can't…
Imagine living your ideal life, one that provides you with purpose and passion. Make it happen! The best tools for this are visioning and visualization. Creating your ideal life helps you live…
Compassionate travel. It all started when I was browsing the tables at my town's Vegfest. Among the baked goods, health coaches, and educators was a vegan travel agent, offering vegan tours. There…
What activism cause is perfect for you? Finding the cause closest to your heart is the first step on the activism path. Through reflection on your life and your ideal world, you…
In this post, I cover how to be a solo activist and provide resources for solo activists. In a previous post, I encourage activists to craft their ideal activism opportunity. Visualizing your…
I'm sure you've dreamed about your ideal job. Mused about what your work life would look like if you were in total control. In your dream, are you a leader or a…
Before you start in activism, take time to examine your life. Why? Because a thoughtful approach to activism focuses on your overall life vision. Being clear about your ideal life means you…
What Rewards Will You Get Out of Activism? Does it sound selfish to ask about rewards from activism? When I ask this question in my workshops, people agree that it seems selfish.…
Before you take to the streets (or wherever your activism takes you), find your passion for the change you want to see in the world and match that to your gifts. By…
Ways Nonprofits Should Develop Activists Joining an existing movement means you have built-in support for your activism work. Be sure the organization develops you as an activist. Getting people to show up…
Be Smart: How To Set Activism Goals In my field of psychology, being able to predict human behavior is rarely straightforward. We are complicated. The answers to psychology questions such as, "Why…
Obstacles can get in the way in our lives and stop us from doing what we want to do. I head to a meeting, and my car breaks down. My dog wants…
Like rats in a maze, rewards motivate us. Likewise, we tend to stay away from things that punish us. For example, getting food poisoning at a restaurant means you won't go back…
Conducting a skills assessment and knowledge inventory increases your odds of making a difference in the world. Imagine the power of using your talents to make change. Maximize Your Performance You want…
How To Make Powerful Change In Your Activism The key to making powerful change in your activism is setting yourself up for success. That means having the right skills and knowledge, of…
A Powerful Self-Care Strategy For Activists The man standing in his doorway purses his lips when Jane mentions her candidate's name. Rather than taking the brochure she offers, he shakes his head…
Change the World with Artistic Activism Using art as activism sounds strange. However, I found many examples of artists using their skills for social justice. The stereotype of an activist as an angry protestor…
Meet the everyday heroes of activism. Learn from activists who found their passion and made a difference in the world.
In July 2018, I wrote about being a liberal patriot. In my post, I included the results of a poll about being patriotic. The YouGov poll showed how differently members of the…
Why are Sensitivity Readers So Controversial? I've been fascinated by a controversy in the publishing industry — sensitivity readers. Are they liberals intent on censoring authors? Or are they people of marginalized…
The marginalized community created the hashtag #OwnVoices for books written by authors who share a marginalized identity with the protagonist. Marginalized communities also use the hashtag to highlight the need to hear…
Did Harper Lee need a sensitivity reader for Mockingbird? Was she faithful in her portrayal of characters with marginalized identities?
Listen to trans people when they speak their truth. Centering trans narratives and supporting trans voices is critical, although UU World magazine missed an opportunity. Centering Trans Narratives Scrolling through my Facebook…
Environmental injustice occurs when toxins and chemicals hit some communities harder than others. In fact, poverty and race factor into where industries decide to locate facilities for coal mining. Poor communities in…