Today’s Cross-Post:

Over the past few weeks we have spoken on Mental Health in regards to Activist Burnout, what it is and what causes it.

Today, let’s talk about-Preventing burnout.

From The Activist Handbook:

“Steps to help prevent burnout include:

•Recognizing that you are under considerable amounts of stress.

•Taking frequent breaks.

•Finding satisfaction in other daily tasks.

•Not neglecting hobbies.

•Exercising at least 30 minutes a day. Can go for walks.

•Self care – staying hydrated, sleeping 7-8 hours a day, going out with friends, maintaining contact with loved ones, having a pet, listening to music, finding new things to enjoy.

•Keep a journal/log/diary of your thoughts.

•Going to professional therapy / counseling if needed.

•Recognize your limits and accept them – we are not invincible!

•Never put activism or work before your personal wellbeing.

•Ask friends or colleagues (or other activists) for help if the tasks are overwhelming you.”

🔗 We will leave a few more links below  of great tidbits that may help.

Next week we will go over more somatic strategies to explore-stay tuned!

What helps YOU? ✨️

Leave some advice below.

What works for you might be helpful to someone else in need.

I leave this small note to those who read this, we do genuinely care about you all.

I look around at all of our volunteers, followers and more and see so much pain.

For anyone reading this who is in emotional and mental distress, PLEASE reach out to someone, reach out to US, phone a helpline, anything but saying goodbye or neglecting your health.

You are an amazingly magnificent human being, you are needed and you are wanted.

Your voices matter.

Please stay.~ 🙏💜

🔗https://activisthandbook.org/wellbeing/burnout

🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/JBXNebPnObc?si=kujOvDxQLrbt4GAV