Chapter 12

Action for positive change has too often been seen as a dutiful pastime for a committed minority who run a high risk of burnout. Yet is it possible to have an approach to activism that is enjoyable? And can we be ignited by our passion for life without driving ourselves into exhaustion? Chapter Twelve, Maintaining Energy and Enthusiasm, looks at how to keep our inspiration fresh by adopting an approach to action that has renewal, rewarding relationships and personal sustainability at its core.