Why we do it:

Resistance is growing, and it’s a firehose! That’s fantastic. It’s exactly what we want! I see signs of burnout all around, though. Lifelong activists are exhausted from trying to ramp up organizing, resource production, and on-boarding. New activists are tired of being told whatever they do was the wrong thing, or trying to find a foothold while on-boarding is overwhelmed. We’re all exhausted.

That’s their goal. They want us to burn out and give up. So we resist by taking a break when we need to. Rest. Someone said activism is like a choir: everyone has to stop to breath, but the whole keeps the note going. You aren’t just allowed to pause for breath, it’s mandatory!

Review your commitments and curate them. If you joined a group that’s not working for you, it’s okay to leave. If there’s a type of action that drains you, pivot that energy to something that fuels you. And remember to say “no” sometimes. This is a marathon, and you need to pace yourself.

Once in a while take the weekend off and pretend we still live in a nation of laws with a President who has human-coloured skin!