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In It for the Long Haul

Sometimes when you’re helping others, you need to learn to help yourself.

If you make serving others and engaging in activism a priority—whether as a volunteer or a professional—feeling exhausted and overwhelmed can come with the territory, sometimes leading to despair. When the problems and obstacles feel so big, it’s easy to lose hope, but there is a healthier way.

Are you running on empty, having to push yourself to keep going? Then this book is for you. Through engaging stories and practical tips and tools, you’ll learn how to:
 Recognize the warning signs you’re burning outTake better care of yourself AND spark real change in the worldRecommit to self-care so you can be of greater serviceNavigate the backlash and self-sabotage you’ll inevitably faceAvoid burnout and passion fatigue while maintaining a high level of energy, passion, and persistence year after year 
The world needs more passionate, committed change agents who can go the distance, not flame out in an all-out sprint. Read this book to find out how to recreate your life to sustain your impact in the world over the long haul.

Kathy Obear

Kathy Obear, Ed.D., pulls from over 30 years of experience as a social justice educator, speaker, consultant, and coach to help change agents deepen their capacity and confidence to manifest meaningful, sustainable organizational change. Several times in her career, she almost dropped out of social change work due to the depth of exhaustion and burnout she experienced. She supports those experiencing passion fatigue and burnout to reignite their energy, prioritize their self-care, and recommit to creating true liberation and justice for all.

Morgan James Publishing