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Burnout is affecting people working towards social change and is a major obstacle slowing our potential for progress. Overwhelmed reveals effective applications for self-care that ensures how readers can continue to show up to tackle systemic problems. A way to show up more effectively is to think small. The challenge to showing up is that everything is built into a big issue or obstacle that drains energy and becomes an insurmountable task, which fosters frustration and anxiety. The tools in this book are based on the general operating principle that less is more. Doing less of what we usually do and instead focusing on a smaller aspect results in more impact in general while also preserving our physical and mental well-being. Overwhelmed distills four key elements that allow readers to continue contributing to causes without suffering burnout. Lipsky teaches readers how to work towards focused and achievable goals, release pain with self-care, and be open to continual learning whil e letting go of what ca

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Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute. Previously Laura was the founder and director of a Spanish-language preschool and grade school enrichment program that offers an environmental and social-justice curriculum and has worked directly with trauma survivors for more than three decades. Laura works with organizations as a consultant and gives keynote talks. In addition, The Trauma Stewardship Institute sponsors several national workshops and retreats and remains actively involved in disaster response missions. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute. Previously Laura was the founder and director of a Spanish-language preschool and grade school enrichment program that offers an environmental and social-justice curriculum and has worked directly with trauma survivors for more than three decades. Laura works with organizations as a consultant and gives keynote talks. In addition, The Trauma Stewardship Institute sponsors several national workshops and retreats and remains actively involved in disaster response missions.

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