THE HAPPY ACTIVIST

JOURNEY THE 5-STEP ACTIVISM PATH TO FOCUS YOUR PASSION AND CHANGE THE WORLD

What's New?

What’s On Your Sign? is retitled, updated, and expanded as The Happy Activist: Journey the 5-Step Activism Path to Focus Your Passion and Change the World.

This second edition brings a wealth of fresh insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to guide both new and seasoned activists toward more focused, joyful, and impactful activism.

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What People are Saying

If you want to make a positive difference in the world but aren't sure where to start, then read this book. Don't just read it, but also go through the exercises that Terri Lyon has carefully prepared. If you put in the time and effort, these exercises will lead you to your purpose in life and show you how to be an effective advocate for the cause that is dearest to your heart.

Wendy Werneth

Author of Veggie Planet

I have spent my life passion on making a difference in the world with peace always at the forefront of my heart. Terri Lyon has written a thoughtful and intentional book that will serve as a valuable gift to all who take time to read and internalize her message of 'claiming' what you choose to write on your sign.

Kathleen Puckett

Mental Health Professional and Political Activist

If you are looking for an easy to read, beginner's guide to becoming an activist, Terri Lyon has written The Happy Activist just in time. The reader will discover valuable tools designed to support the strategic examination of personal gifts, values, motivations, and opportunities as they set and achieve activism goals. In the current climate, many of us are searching for purposeful action that positively impacts the causes about which we care. This guidebook for activists will illuminate your path!

Dr. Rebecca Lucas

LGBTQ Activist, Advocate, Trainer, and Professor

About The Book

What's in the Book?

The Happy Activist teaches you to become an activist. Use the activism path to find your passion and live your values. Think outside the box to match your unique skills to powerful social change. Make a difference doing what you love.

Today’s activists use art, music, public speaking, writing, teaching, and the power of the pen to change the world.

Who can make a difference? YOU!

PEOPLE MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

How Can You Use This Book?

Find the cause closest to your heart.
Identify your best skills to use in your activism.
Find the activism method best matched to your preferences and lifestyle.
Make the most impact on your cause.
Set goals and stay motivated.
Find joy in making a difference.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE

Where is the Book Available?

The Happy Activist: Journey the 5-Step Activism Path to Focus Your Passion and Change the World is available in print and eBook versions.

Buy from Life At The Intersection Books and we will donate the proceeds to a worthy cause. Use your purchase to start making a difference. Also available at Amazon.

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Companions to The Happy Activist

The companion workbook What’s On Your Sign? Workbook has also been updated and retitled The 5-Step Activism Path Workbook. This workbook is meticulously designed to provide readers with actionable steps and exercises that align with the five-step path outlined in The Happy Activist. It’s the perfect tool for anyone looking to deepen their engagement and make a more meaningful impact.

To support educators and community leaders, I’ve developed a Common Core-aligned Teacher’s Guide. This resource provides lesson plans, activities, and discussion prompts to inspire and empower the next generation of activists.

About The Author

Through her website Life At The Intersection, Lyon spotlights the unique, creative, and sometimes surprising ways people make change happen through their activism. A licensed psychologist, her career experience includes government research, managing training at a Fortune 500 company, consulting, and almost 40 years teaching graduate students. She is the treasurer of a credit union and a professional arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau.