Activist Burnout Rx -- Soothing the Changemaker Soul

Exhaustion, bitterness, and overwhelm...sometimes it seems like these emotions are just part of being an activist, doesn't it? Well, they don't have to be! In this talk, we'll start with the basics of burnout: what it is, who might experience it, and why. I'll share with you the story of my own burnout, as well as a practice I use on the spot as a salve for any difficult emotion. Then we'll learn a special tool to identify burnout and transform it. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and access to a sustained source of energy and optimism.