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:
Three well-known Black leaders say Target is off the hook. Organizers of the original Target boycott say “Nope!” If you’re confused and exhausted, shift to sustainability: rank the places you shop from best to never, based on your own personal math. Your values and needs go into the math. Then shop as high on the list as you can, every time.
Boycott Fatigue Find Out How »
Plan a trip to a museum, park, arboretum this weekend. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates, discounts, or tickets from the library. Explore the place you live and expand your world!
Worried about reports of spreading food-borne illness? Reading you should avoid raw vegetables and fruits? Here’s a hack: while we’ve dismantled the tools to track the actual source, one thing we know is a nationwide outbreak doesn’t trace to one local farm. Buy local!
Support local farming Find Out How »
Burnout is part of their plan. That means sustainability is resistance! If there’s something you feel pressured to do but are really dreading, give yourself a pass. If there’s a group you joined that’s a bad fit, it’s okay to quit! 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 »
Will you see family you struggle with, this long weekend? Wondering how so spend the day with relatives you don’t see eye-to-eye with, without feeling grimy tomorrow? Click through for tips gleaned from the queer Coming Out movement.
Weather is getting more extreme, and FEMA is disabled. Being self-sufficient has always been a good idea, but now it’s essential. Make a plan, then pick one task to do today. Schedule the next step for a week or a month out. Slow steady steps lead to success!
Prepare your household for emergencies Find Out How »
