Now when I decide to fight for a cause, I ask myself a few quick gut-check questions about it: When I think about this activism, do I feel excited, or do I feel guilty? If I say no to something or miss an event, do I worry that I’ll be judged by the activist community? How much time can I safely give to this cause every week? Every month? How will I know when I need to reduce my commitments or take a break? What other steps am I taking to make the world a better place? When I reflect on these questions, I’m better able to make a reasoned decision about how much work I can afford to put in.
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