How to be an activist without burning out

Life Kit

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Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Business, Health & Fitness, Education

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🗓️ 7 June 2022

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Activism can look like big gestures of protest, but it can also look like baking cupcakes for a charity bake sale or reading at an after school program. These tips will help you find joy in activism while avoiding burnout.

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0:35.6	When you think about activism, what comes to mind?
0:41.0	My body, my choice.
0:43.2	My body, my choice.
0:44.2	Is it marches and posters and chanting?
0:47.0	No more in your place.
0:49.0	Petitions or door knocking.
0:51.1	Maybe someone chaining themselves to a tree?
0:53.7	Well, you're right.
0:55.9	That is one way to do it.
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