Thread by @drbashir2018

With all the nonsense and chaos we face each day, it is easy to get overwhelmed, angry and even depressed.

But we do not have that luxury if we are going to #FLIPCONGRESS! @repjohnlewis provides some sage advice reminding us that we must remain hopeful and optimistic: 1/

@inspiredjen reminds us that "We The People" are the democracy and if we are going to protect it and make it work, we must be "guided by respect and collaboration!"

If you are feeling overwhelmed that can lead to fatigue... (read on)
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Most of us have filled our "free time" with resisting. But even more so than before, we still need to create time to "unload" the stress.

So it becomes even more important to take a few moments to figure out what does and does not work for you?

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@inspiredjen has a worksheet to walk you through creating an Activism Self Care Plan. If this is your first time or if it has been a few months you will learn some important things to help you focus in on what works for you.

docs.google.com/document/d/1Vf…

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In addition to investing the time to make a self care plan, it is also helpful to create an activism plan. @inspiredjen has already thought of that too! She has a Americans of Conscience Action Planner

docs.google.com/document/d/1Vf…

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Another key to persisting...

Join a group, create your own, what ever works for you

#Teamwork allows each of us to take time off and know that the team will continue resisting. It is an essential key to persisting.

Sign up for the weekly checklist:
jenniferhofmann.com/home/weekly-ac…
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