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Written By: Puck Arks ACTivism Part VI As an activist you're not alone. All around the world, hundreds of thousands of people care deeply about the state of the world and earth and are doing everything they can to end abuse, inequality, oppression, starvation and endless wars through greed Our individual actions can be hugely powerful, but when we act together, we can achieve even more! Don’t wait for permission to take action on the issues that matter to you. Be proactive.  1. You may have many friends who insist on remaining ignorant and belligerent in their support of consumerism. Don't give up on them.  2. Instead of spending evenings like zombies in front of the television, read and educate yourself.  3. Make a list of 10 injustices that come to mind when you think of the American Dream, explore how you can tackle these injustices. 4. Cut down on consumption, it is difficult to become socially conscious if the disease of consumpti...

  Photo Credit: Pintrest Written By: Phuck Arks Dealing with and or Preventing Burning Out as an Activist By Phuck Arks The below hints focus on actions or mental attitudes you can cultivate to prevent or deal with burnout (whose symptoms include irritability, feelings of hopelessness/helplessness/cynicism, non-enjoyment of activities enjoyed in the past, difficulty in making decisions, inability to stay focused, and fatigue or other physical effects).  There are, of course, various societal and organizational factors that will impact strongly on whether burnout will develop, be it particular world crises or a workplace culture that discourages taking days off after high stress periods. Though you may be far removed, physically, from a world crisis, you can potentially help create a work environment more conducive to positive mental health. Depending on the situation and your personal makeup, various measures can help limit burnout or prevent it; s...