Welcome to a curated resource page dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of changemakers in the wake of challenging moments. Here, you’ll find tools, guides, and insights designed to help sustain your holistic wellbeing as we navigate complex, high-stakes environments. Whether you’re an activist, organizer, or community leader, these resources are here to uplift and empower you.
In times of increased pressure, it’s essential to have support systems in place. This collection offers a range of self-care practices, resilience strategies, and community-based resources tailored to help you stay grounded, focused, and connected. Use these tools to care for yourself and your mission, ensuring that you can continue to drive positive change with inner strength and balance.
Articles
One Question, 109 Answers: No Matter Who Wins, _______. | reasons to be cheerful | November 5, 2024
A New Way to Talk to Each Other | Omega | Adyashanti
Healing Systems | Stanford Social Innovation Review | Laura Calderon de la Barca, Katherine Milligan & John Kania | February 12, 2024
Where Do We Go From Here? | Greater Good Science Center | Kayla DeMonte, Mylien Duong, Carol Graham, Kurt Gray, Manu Meel, Eboo Patel, Scott Shigeoka, Linda R. Tropp, Jeremy Adam Smith, Sahar Habib Ghazi, Kira M. Newman | November 6, 2024
Caring for Yourself During Election Season | Indiana University School of Medicine | October 22, 2024
Processing US Election Results | Facing History & Ourselves | Erica Hodgin | October 25, 2024
The impact of election stress: Is political anxiety harming your health? | American Psychological Association | Zara Adams | October 22, 2024
Recognizing Your Emotions as Data, Not Directives | susandavid.com | Susan David | July 20, 2022
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress | Greater Good Science Center | Jeremy Adam Smith, Jull Suttie | September 19, 2024
Articles for Higher Education
The Morning After – Managing the Day(s) and Week(s) after Election Day – American Association of Colleges & Universities
Managing Election-Related Stress Information – Univeristy of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services
Teaching in Difficult Times – Georgetown University Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship
Videos & Podcasts
Videos
Self-Regulation Skills in the Face of World Events with Tami Simon & Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein | Sounds True |
Emotional Guidance on Election Eve | Healthy Mind Innovations
Understanding the art of compassion with Barry Kerzin | TED
Living & Loving in Stressful Times | The Wellbeing Project
Podcasts
How do you sit quietly in the middle of a storm? | Search Engine | November 1, 2024
Guided Mindfulness Practices
Envision a Unified Nation: A Meditation | Omega | Brialle Ringer | January 28, 2021
Try a 5-Minute Self-Compassion Break | mindful.org | Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer | March 3, 2023
Fierce Self-Compassion Break | Greater Good Science Center
A Mindful Practice to Meet Tough Emotions with Curiosity | mindful.org | Judson Brewer | September 1, 2023
5 Minute Guided Morning Meditation for Positive Energy | YouTube | Lavendaire
A Guided Meditation to Label Difficult Emotions | mindful.org | Christopher Germer | January 23, 2019
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the RAIN Meditation | mindful.org | Tara Brach | February 17, 2023
The S.T.O.P. Practice: Creating Space Around Automatic Reactions | mindful.org | Rhonda Magee | March 23, 2020
Having a Tough Conversation? Try this 12-Minute Meditation to Reset | mindful.org | Shalini Bahl | September 21, 2021
Common Humanity Meditation | Greater Good Science Center
Poetry
Rise | Hannah Drake
A Post-Election Day Poem | Rebecca Faulkner
Events
November 20, 2024 | 1pm ET | We Hear You: A Healthy Minds Program Series”
December 3, 2024 | 1pm ET | The Science Behind Your Emotions (& Your Emotional Style) with Dr. Richie
Additional Resource Hubs
Cultivating Inner Peace & Calm | Sounds True
Election Resources | Sharon Salzberg
Resources to Grow Inner Strengths for Navigating Political Turmoil | Rick Hanson
