Grandparents have a huge impact on their grandchildren. Help them develop compassion and skills to make the world a better place. Spoiler alert: I don’t have any grandchildren. But what inspired me…
Change the world and give your legacy meaning. Volunteer, give back, and be the change you wish to see in the world. What will your legacy be? I’m pondering this question because…
In a conflicted world, the concept of a happy activist might seem ironic. Yet, it’s precisely this positive activism that can lead to lasting, impactful change. Is Happy Activist an Oxymoron? Since…
Reflecting on your personal power and privilege is good for you. It is common for people who hold privilege to be defensive when others bring up the topic. And those with power…
If you are here looking for a guide for how to get involved in activism, you have made a crucial step from bystander to upstander. You’ll find resources here on how to get started making a difference in your community.
Enhance your activism journey with proven resources for new activists. Find tools for social change that help you be effective and motivated.
With so many challenges facing our planet, supporting activists working to make a difference is crucial. Why not show your support with lovely activism gifts? In this guide, I provide a list…
Social justice issues continue to dominate headlines, and it has never been more critical for all of us to take action. You can help create a more equitable and inclusive community by…
As you started in activism, did you struggle with understanding terms like social change and social justice? Just as in many fields, activism has its own terminology. Knowing these social change definitions…
In this ultimate guide to journaling, Trish Lockard shares how journaling can become a meaningful form of mental health activism. Drawing on her work as a memoir editor and her longtime volunteer…
Have you ever stopped to think about the impact you're having on the world? Sometimes, we feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But we have the power to…
You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try. - Dolly Parton It's time for everyone to make the world a better place. But I've heard many people say,…
What Is an Activist? When I talk about my work supporting activists, people often comment, "I could never be an activist." Actually, that's not true. But for some people, if they consider…
Professional activists have activism skills, like strategic planning, leadership, and coalition building. But you can make change with the skills you already have. Jeff works for a construction company running fiber cable…
How To Change the World Even if Your Family Disapproves In one of my Liberal Patriot posts, I told the story of a woman who saw my Liberal Patriot T-Shirt and told…
Feeling powerless and scared to change things? Read what to do when you're afraid to be an activist and find what works for you.
"I Don't Have Time" How Busy People Can Change the World Jennifer sets aside 45 minutes to catch up with her best friend, Diane. Arriving out of breath at the coffee shop,…
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways This article explores different types of social change agents and their motivations. It highlights five categories: Ultracommitted Change-Makers, Faith-Inspired Givers, Socially Conscious Consumers, Purposeful Participants,…
UPDATE: I revised, expanded, and renamed What's On Your Sign? to The Happy Activist: Journey the 5-Step Activism Path to Focus Your Passion and Change the World. I hope you'll consider exploring…
Use the 5-step Activism Path from The Happy Activist to find your passion and live your values. Think outside the box to match your unique skills to powerful social change. Make a…
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…
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…
At the intersection of the vision of your ideal world and your real world is the change you want to see. What is your vision source? This is what motivates you to…
