Resistance is a marathon, not a sprint. Sometimes we have to pause and focus on our own resilience. That isn’t apathy, it’s essential! The key is to make a plan for getting back to the fight. Rest regularly, and have a plan to get re-involved. Some ideas:
Coming out works for any issue that “nice people don’t talk about.” The problem is, jerks DO talk about those things, making it feel like there’s a consensus of bad opinion. Talking about your experiences changes that. Whether it’s telling your uncle that nice girls get raped, too, or telling Grandma that immigrants are cutting her lawn, not her health benefits, speak up!
Measles is resurgent, and if you’re older than 35 your protection may not be complete. Ask your doctor if you’re vulnerable. Herd immunity is community care! And if you have subsidized insurance, get all your shots up-to-date before the post-midterm Medicaid changes hit.
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Invite friends over for a night of anyone-can-do it art and snacks. Provide everything yourself, or have folks bring something for the charcuterie tray, a bottle of wine, and a couple of old magazines to cut up. Express yourself, make your next protest sign, or laugh and build community.
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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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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!
Are you puttering around the house, doing laundry and getting ready for another busy week? Put on a protest playlist to fire up your motivation and help you keep resistance on the chore list. Click through for starter lists on various platforms, or curate your own mix-tape of songs that fire you up.
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