Together ...
We can make a difference
Join a group of like minded people like Burton Joyce Climate Action group
Contact us: burtonjoyceclimateaction@gmail.com
It's natural to feel anxious. You are not alone.
Tell someone what you are feeling, close friend or family: mum, dad, sister, brother, second cousin twice removed, school friend, work mate, college chum.
Say, "I'm worried about this."
Then tell them why
"Global warming is, like, out of control and NOBODY IS DOING ANYTHING!"
Yell if you want to.
Say, "The natural world is BEING DESTROYED by greedy, uncaring people!"
It's OK.
Together we can make a difference
Here are some other people who feel the same
It's ok to feel worried
Everything you say makes sense.
Anxiety can help by motivating us to do something.
It is not too late and there is loads we can do
Lots of people working on it right now to put things right.
Adapted from: Heysigmund
Seven good ideas
Here are seven places to start:
- Reconnect with nature. ...
- Curate your sphere of influence. ...
- Banish all-or-nothing thinking. ...
- Take back the power. ...
- Join a community. ...
- Give Back. ...
- Protest with your purchases.
From: Compare Ethics
We've all been there
If you’re feeling eco-anxiety right now, the first thing to know is that you’re not alone. I’m certainly feeling it too.
I believe it is necessary to feel anxious about these things.
The alternative is retreating into denial.
Adapted from: Caroline Hickman Friends of the Earth
It’s a perfectly normal and healthy reaction
Tell people what you think.
You can make a difference by working with others to lobby government and letting your MP and local councillors know what you think.
Make friends.
Find a community of like-minded individuals so that you can express and share your feelings. Joining a group will help you to make friends.
Protect and nurture local green spaces.
Get involved in local community environment projects helps your mental health and is good for the planet. Green spaces absorb carbon dioxide, cool down urban areas, reduce flood risk and provide valuable habitats for wildlife.
Read more: New ScientistA recent study found that spending two hours a week outdoors in nature is linked to better health and well-being.
Forgive yourself (and other people)
It’s easier said than done, but ...
- Allow yourself to fully acknowledge your feelings.
- Forgive yourself for not doing more in the past.
- Commit to better choices moving forward.
- Have compassion for yourself and others.
From: Healthline
Find help when you need it in the natural world:
The Bottom Line
Talk to someone. Get outside. Find somewhere green to walk.
Choose one thing you want to do to make a difference - perhaps it's buying FairTrade coffee or eating less meat or wearing an extra jumper.
We can do this.
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