Here’s how to prevent burnout and maintain your mental health during times of resistance.
“The reality is, if you put down your phone for two hours, the information is still going to be there,” she
Some people think, ‘There’s no point in me doing anything because I have no power and if I have no power, then I’m ultimately worthless to this movement.’ We get stuck in this loop where we think we have to be processing all this information – all the time – as a way of keeping ourselves safe.”- Cassandra Corrado, Feminist Sex Ed
“Take regular breaks from social media so your mind can process what you’re ingesting,” suggests Victory. “Try to set yourself a strict sleep routine – switch off technology an hour before bed and have an hour to yourself in the mornings before engaging in the online world.”Resting and recharging starts from within. When you give yourself a good base, you’re more able to take on whatever the day brings.
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