As we head into the 2022 holidays, you may be looking for the best sustainable gifts for your changemaker. Learn more about sustainable gifts to thank them for their hard work. The…
Yes, you can have a wonderful traditional, Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan Thanksgiving. Breaking bread together can be joyful. But people hold fiercely to their food choices, whether that's religious preferences, nutritional goals,…
If you are a person with a mental illness or one of the millions who care for someone who does, I recommend the first book from the National Alliance on Mental Illness…
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…
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…
Note: I also have a 2022 version of this post. Do you have a vegan family member or friend that needs a gift? As a vegan, I can testify that people often…
It’s almost the holiday season, and perhaps someone you love is a hard-working changemaker. So you want the perfect activist gift. Let’s review the ways you can celebrate them for making the…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…