When I get desperate, which is pretty often, I ask myself how to not be overwhelmed by despair or cynicism. For my own sake, for my family, and for my sangha, I need to vow to not burn out. And I ask others to vow similarly so they’ll be around when I need them for support. In fact, I’ve formulated a “Great Vow for Mindful Activists”:
Aware of suffering and injustice, I, _________, am working to create a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world. I promise, for the benefit of all, to practice self-care, mindfulness, healing, and joy. I vow to not burn out.
It’s the first thing I give to students in my yearlong program of secular mindfulness for social justice activists. I ask them to sign and date it, because each of them, through their work as community leaders and agents of change, is a precious resource.
via I Vow Not to Burn Out – Lion’s Roar
Check out this article on *how* burnout literally saves your life.
The purpose of this site is to teach people coping skills they can use for emotional processing and deregulation. I hope to encourage people towards a more equitable and compassionate world and to also understand that you are included in that world. Kindness to yourself is mandatory for true success.
Elle Madelyn 
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