How do you stay motivated while sustaining movement? Janaya Khan shares her self-care practices and speaks with four seasoned activists about their own (From the archives)
keeps you motivated to keep doing the work of social justice in such a volatile political climate?My family keeps me motivated to do the work I do. I think of what I started with my partner and my child. I feel really motivated by them, and it reminds me that this is why I do this work.
I thought I was good when it came to taking care of myself, but feelings of burnout caught up with me in the last year or so. It’s important to remember: we all will burn out—even if someone gives us the lesson, no one is an exception. I have never been so burnt out that I was out, though. Today I manage it by knowing when I need to step out.
So here’s my advice: Stay close to young people to avoid burnout. Get people together, phone-free. Walk away when you need to, take a break and learn how to say no without feeling guilty about it. The latter is so important. Sometimes too, I treat myself. I might buy a new dress and make myself look pretty. Feeling good and strong about yourself makes it easier to say no.
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