The fight for change is a marathon, not a sprint, so staying motivated in activism is critical.
This selection of articles is packed with practical tips, real-world inspiration, and strategies to help you:
For an overview of the 5-Step Activism Path, including the page “Stay Motivated,” browse the links below:
Equanimity means navigating turbulent times with composure and compassion. Learn how you can develop equanimity. The Meaning of Equanimity The meaning of equanimity is mental calmness, especially in challenging situations. A person…
What is the meaning of resilience? Resilience means your ability to recover following traumatic events. Some people are resilient enough that they may even flourish in the aftermath. Let’s explore resilience and…
In this post, I reflect on mystic poet Rumi’s life and how his quotes (and ChatGPT) helped improve my brain health. Stress and Brain Health I recommend you have a stress management…
Sometimes life is hard. Really hard. And we need mental health resources to keep us afloat. Fortunately, many resources are available to help us cultivate a healthier mindset and improve our mental…
In this post, I share effective activism strategies for beginners. Then, I encourage you to consider your metaphorical protest sign. In the previous posts leading up to the launch of The Happy…
Your toolkit for motivational resources and learning opportunities for activists. Reignite your passion and expand your skillset.
The popular book, How To Keep House While Drowning, has terrific lessons for people struggling with obligations due to stress, trauma, and/or disability. With author KC Davis’s strategies, you prioritize self-care and…
Are you looking for a compassion fatigue test? In this post, you can learn about compassion fatigue, burnout, and a free compassion fatigue test. Tinea searches for and catalogs human rights violations…
Learn how to use journaling for your mental health. Let me begin by telling you four things about me, all interconnected and relevant to this article. First, I am a long-time volunteer…
If you are on the last step of the five-step Activism Path, congratulations! (If you have not yet started, here is where to begin.) In the previous four steps of the Activism…
Establishing boundaries is key to better relationships with your family, friends, and coworkers. But it took a boundaries book for me to realize how important it is for activists and volunteers to…
People ask the question, “Is self-care important?” Yes, but not just for your mental health. Let’s explore how you can take care of yourself and be a role model for others. In…
How To Spark Joy in Your Activism Spark joy in your activism. Because if you are motivated by doing activism you love, you will make a difference for your cause over the…
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…
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.…
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…
As we begin the new year I hope you relax and recharge. Self-care is critical for activists and, while your choice of care will be unique to you, there are common methods…
The holiday season is a wonderful time to relax, recharge, and prepare for the new year's activism. One of my favorite activism books is Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting…