Managing eco-anxiety and depression as an activist @climcon

Climcon In this video, I talk about about my struggles with eco-anxiety, climate anxiety, and depression. I share some tips and tools that I've used to manage my mental health while organizing as a climate activist. These tips may be helpful for others who are struggling mentally while fighting for social change.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Part 1 - Disappointment with the world
1:54 Circles of control, influence, and concern (Tool)
2:38 Don’t read all the news (Tip)
3:40 Part 2 – Growing into activism
3:44 Surround yourself with like-minds (Tip)
4:23 Work That Reconnects (Tool)
6:23 Plum Village Tradition (Tool)
8:18 Part 3 – Devastation (tw: suicidal ideation, depression)
11:41 Get professional help (Tool)
12:38 Have an identity outside of climate change (Tip)
13:19 Step back if needed (Tip)
14:38 Be kind (Tip)
15:29 Part 4 – Moving forward
15:48 You will change (Tip)
16:35 Outro

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Managing eco-anxiety and depression as an activist

Climcon 2022-06-07 | In this video, I talk about about my struggles with eco-anxiety, climate anxiety, and depression. I share some tips and tools that I've used to manage my mental health while organizing as a climate activist. These tips may be helpful for others who are struggling mentally while fighting for social change.

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A link to the practices from The Work that Reconnects: workthatreconnects.org/resources/practices
Official website for plum village: plumvillage.org

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Part 1 - Disappointment with the world
1:54 Circles of control, influence, and concern (Tool)
2:38 Don’t read all the news (Tip)
3:40 Part 2 – Growing into activism
3:44 Surround yourself with like-minds (Tip)
4:23 Work That Reconnects (Tool)
6:23 Plum Village Tradition (Tool)
8:18 Part 3 – Devastation (tw: suicidal ideation, depression)
11:41 Get professional help (Tool)
12:38 Have an identity outside of climate change (Tip)
13:19 Step back if needed (Tip)
14:38 Be kind (Tip)
15:29 Part 4 – Moving forward
15:48 You will change (Tip)
16:35 Outro

Climate change icon used in the cover image was created by Freepik - Flaticon

Can I fix climate change in ONE try?

Climcon 2022-05-07 | In this video, I attempt to solve climate change in one try by playing a game created by the Financial Times. I have to make the correct choices to save the planet from a warming future and achieve net zero by 2050!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Choosing an advisor
1:06 Round 1
3:28 Round 2
4:09 Round 3
5:06 Results
5:59 Outro

Why IPCC reports arent useful

Climcon 2022-04-29 | In this video, I share about why I don't find IPCC reports on climate change particularly useful or helpful, and then I outline the 1 thing I think they are actually useful for.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 #1: It's not written for most people
1:22 #2: It doesn't say anything new
2:49 #3: It doesn't address a real need
4:03 What it is useful for (part 1)
4:59 What it is useful for (part 2)
5:34 Outro

The Best Climate Speeches EVER

Climcon 2022-04-18 | This video features the best climate speeches that have ever been given and breaks down what makes them great, while also mentioning things that could be improved upon

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 David Attenborough
2:06 Yeb Sano
4:01 Leonardo DiCaprio
6:55 Mia Mottley
10:20 Greta Thunberg
12:41 Vanessa Nakate
15:50 Outro

Want to make SUSTAINABILITY your career? WATCH THIS

Climcon 2022-04-04 | This video covers key tips for how to break into the sustainability industry, whether you're a young professional or looking for a career switch.

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Climate Concerned 13: How to be a Great Climate Ally

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Climate Concerned 12: Flying for Leisure is Climate Injustice

Climcon 2020-02-02 | Flying is a tricky topic given the climate crisis - should we continue to fly even when we know it harms the planet? I share my thoughts in this video!

Climate Concerned 11: Questions to Save the World

Climcon 2020-01-24 | What kind of questions should we be asking business and political leaders? Jump to 4:05 if you've already seen the first part of the video!

Climate Concerned 10: Practices to deal with climate anxiety

Climcon 2020-01-18 | Many of my friends struggle with climate anxiety. While therapy and individual-focused responses are OK, I feel that they may be insufficient in the long run. I offer some pair-based practices drawing from the Work That Reconnects that have been helpful for me in dealing with climate anxiety and general burnout.

Climate Concerned 9: The Australian bushfires, Singapore, and how theyre connected

Climcon 2020-01-08 | I share my thoughts about the Australian bush fires, how Singapore plays a part in fueling the catastrophe, and what we can do about it.

NYT article with donation outlets here: nytimes.com/2020/01/06/world/australia/help-australia-fires.html

Climate Concerned 8: Living in a world of a thousand cuts

Climcon 2019-06-01 | How do we live in peace and work with grace in a world that's filled with environmental destruction and pain? I share some of my thoughts here.

Climate Concerned 7: Economic growth and the end of humanity

Climcon 2019-05-20 | In this video, I talk about why Singapore (and every other country, really) must choose between economic growth or environmental wellbeing - and why it cannot have both

Climate Concerned 6: What does an environmentalist look like?

Climcon 2018-07-28 | Tired of the over-used stereotype of environmentalists being tree-hugging animal lovers, I review what some of my favourite environmentalist do and stick it to the haters.

Climate Concerned 5: Is Thanos right about climate change?

Climcon 2018-05-26 | In this episode, I explore whether Thanos' motivation to undertake genocide is reasonable from an ecological perspective. I also consider other possible options that Thanos could have pursued and give the historical background of Thanos' thinking on earth (Malthusianism).

Climate Concerned 4: Thinking about Singapores carbon tax (Part 2)

Climcon 2018-03-18 | In this video, I address 2 objections to the carbon tax that critics of the tax could raise. I also talk to the fans of the carbon tax and those who think it doesn't go far enough and give my thoughts on both of these perspectives.

Climate Concerned 3: Thinking about Singapores carbon tax (Part 1)

Climcon 2018-03-01 | I share my thoughts on the recently announced carbon tax and talk about why it's necessary even though it sucks!

Climate Concerned 2: Buy less stuff, eat more plants, say no to kids!

Climcon 2017-08-10 | In this video, I talk about lowering consumption, switching to a plant based diet, and having fewer children as potential actions to fight climate change. I also parody a musical, hold up several unrelated objects, and wear a hat.

Climate Concerned 1: Why Climate Change Matters For Singapore

Climcon 2017-08-05 | Do you know what the three most significant threats that climate change poses to Singapore are? I didn't really understand them either until I started looking into this topic; the answers are probably not what you expect!

List of sources: drive.google.com/file/d/0B-1DvdPfpuekVVFac3N6WE8wSGM/view?usp=sharing