During a crisis help may be unavailable, so develop an emergency preparation plan for at least several days of self-sufficiency and begin preparing. If you don’t have a plan yet, we have some resources at the link. If you already have a plan, put the next thing you need to do on your calendar.
Prepare your household for emergencies Find Out How »
It’s cozy weather for curling up with tea and a book! Retrain your mind to stick with one topic for more than a few minutes. If it’s been a while, start with a long-form article. Like muscles, our brains need exercise!
Wondering why Trump cancelled the penny? Resistance work relies on anonymous transactions—cash—and without the ability to make exact change, fewer people are using cash. Credit leaves a trail, and crypto is fueling the Trump family’s grift. Get and use cash. Accept you might not always get exact change—fascism is costing us more than a few pennies here and there!
Splurge on a convenience that will free up time or energy for resistance work. If you get a cooking convenience, could you share meals with a neighbor? If you get the car cleaned, would you carpool or offer rides? Would an out of work neighbor want to help you out with some (paid!) overdue chores?
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Sustainability is resistance! If you need a break, or there’s something you feel pressured to do but are really dreading, give yourself a pass. You can try again, take a break, or simply decide something isn’t your lane. It’s good to say no!
Excuse Yourself Find Out How »
Instead of a resolution, could we suggest a recollection? Pause to remember everything you’ve done to resist! If you’re just getting started or always draw a blank, then start a “did-it diary” for the coming year!
