A Gen Zer Takes on Eco-Anxiety with Simple, Mindful Action
I now wake up every morning with a growth mindset and ask myself what can I do today for the environment and my mental health.
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Maggie Dees
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
Gen Z Anxiety & a Coup: A Teenager Shares Her Perspective on Jan. 6th
Originally published on heatherwhite.com on January 13, 2021 I never thought I would witness a coup before my eighteenth birthday. I...
hwhite
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Gen Z's Eco-Anxiety
Here’s what no one tells you about parenthood. They - your kids — will hold you accountable for what’s going on in the world.
hwhite
- Nov 25, 2020
- 1 min
5 Strategies for the Covid Holidays
I spoke to a guidance counselor on how to cope with the mental stress of the holidays during a global pandemic.
Margot Pomeroy
- Nov 15, 2020
- 4 min
Eco-Anxiety: My Personal Experience
Margot Pomeroy shares her personal experience with eco-anxiety and how finding environmental science helped create resilience and strength.
hwhite
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Eco-Anxiety in the Stars: Holding on to Joy While Advocating for Climate Action
A recent weekend getaway reminded me of how holding on to joy can help eco-anxiety.
hwhite
- Oct 9, 2020
- 1 min
Eco-Anxiety Can Be a Barrier to Change: How to Move to Eco-Action
A growing consensus of psychologists think eco-anxiety can create a freeze response. We must talk about climate solutions.
hwhite
- Sep 25, 2020
- 1 min
Community Creativity Can Help with Eco-Anxiety: Fairies, Nature & Healing
Unexpected fairy tour on a local trail brings me back to the present moment.
hwhite
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
RBG's Passing Isn't Helping My Eco-Anxiety
The passing of RBG isn't helping my eco-anxiety, but it's a call to action.
hwhite
- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min
Eco-Anxiety in Quarantine: 6 Things That Have Kept Me Sane
Six months of quarantine life has taken its toll. Ideas on how to cope with eco-anxiety.
hwhite
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
A World on Fire & Minds Ablaze with Stress: 3 Steps Ease to Eco-Anxiety
California's historic fires are making the reality of climate change hit home for millions of people. How do we envision a hopeful future?
hwhite
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
7 Strategies to Manage Eco-Anxiety
Eco-anxiety affects Gen Z. Action can help. Here are 7 simple ways to manage your angst about the future.
hwhite
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
Simple Ways to Reduce Crisis Information Overload
Gen Z kids are connected to digital media almost 24-7, which translates into a hyperawareness of today's world but also significant...
hwhite
- Aug 9, 2020
- 2 min
Our Brave New World: 5 Ways to Deal with Eco-Anxiety
I've been in more protests in the last two years than my entire life because of my Gen Z kids.
hwhite
- Jul 16, 2020
- 3 min
Find Your Green Time: Connecting to Nature During Quarantine
During this new normal of Covid-19 “social distancing” and self-quarantines our collective mental health is critical, too.