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7th Generation Advisors developed the Personal Climate Action Center to empower people to take action when feeling helpless about how climate change is impacting our planet. A recent study showed that children worldwide worry about the future and feel let down by governments. We understand those feelings, and often feel that way ourselves.
Over the past few years, we noticed more and more attention being given to the term “climate anxiety”. Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, was a term coined 10 years ago that was first met with skepticism. Now it is so common that some therapists have built entire practices around it.
The more we read about climate anxiety, the more we come to understand ways to combat it - one way to feel better is to take action. Taking action can be both empowering and can help curb "climate anxiety." But in order to take action, you must first find hope.
That’s a tall order these days, after two years of living through a pandemic and now currently witnessing the war in Ukraine. During these heavy times, we suggest turning to one of our personal heroes - Jane Goodall.
Ms. Goodall, one of the most beloved and inspiring naturalists of our time, has a new book she wrote with Douglas Abrams called, “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times.” There is an audio book option, which makes the book extra special, as Douglas interviews Jane throughout the book.
Listening to her share what she has learned from her work from all over the world offers hope. She has a unique perspective from her work and experiences. She has unwavering faith in nature’s ability to survive and she is a true legend with knowledge beyond what many of us humans will ever be close to experiencing.
So during these trying times, we encourage you to take time for yourself and look for ways to cultivate hope. Perhaps go for a walk, and marvel at the signs of nature around you as you listen to Ms. Goodall calmly share her perspective about why we must not give up our hope.
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