By Robert C. Eklund, J.D. Defreese — 2017
Athlete burnout is a cognitive-affective syndrome characterized by perceptions of emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced accomplishment, and devaluation of sport.
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Activism burnout is particularly rife among Black racial justice activists, not only because they are fighting a centuries-old fight, but they’re also experiencing something called racial battle fatigue.
It can be difficult for activists to admit to themselves and to those around them that they might need a break. There are stigmas both within and outside activist communities that contribute to the shame and guilt many feel when prioritizing their own mental and physical wellbeing.
Today’s climate activists are driven by environmental worries that are increasingly more urgent, and which feel more personal.
Abby Wambach went from publicly acknowledging a problem with alcohol and prescription pills to attaining sobriety, getting remarried and becoming a stepmom.
Basketball legend lauds 'profound influence' of Black athletes when it comes to social justice.
People who don’t feel the effects of racial injustice or discrimination in their daily lives sometimes struggle to understand the impact. But the harm can be severe.
How Pamela Abalu got out of the cubicle hamster wheel with a single mantra: “Work is love made visible.”