The Power and Necessity of Attuning, Even When It's Hard. Climate messaging for conservative Republicans? Yes we can. However it will require new skills, new mindset and a heart centered approach. Yes. We. Can.
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I talk about this and more in this week's Substack, “Taming the Righting Reflex”
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Do we do it because it’s effective? Or because it feels good?
Finger pointing and blaming reduces our own anxiety in the short-term. It discharges all those feelings of helplessness and frustration.
Research shows us, however, this approach is ineffective and damaging.
I love to tell people what to do.
What about you? If you are working in the regenerative, organic, climate, ESG, sustainability, environment, social change, conservation space.... chances are, you do too.
No shame here. It's a natural and normal part of trying to make our world better. But…
I hope this offering is of some help and benefit for those who come across it.
Most importantly take care of yourselves and others. Lead with kindness. ♥️
In the wake of devastating wild fires at one of the most densely populated urban/wild interfaces in the world, I want to offer a few reflections that may be helpful for whomever may be feeling shock, stunned, without words, angry, sad, grief and all in between.
To fly or not to fly?
Can we help people through this dilemma without resorting to shame, guilt or blame? (yes)
In last week’s Substack, I shared how we approached it at Project InsideOut 🛬
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Learn more about how this work translates to life as a psychological consultant in my episode on World of Wisdom with Amit Paul 🎙️
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It is precisely in this space that we psychologically access greater capacities for reflection, creativity, connection, resilience, and agency.
Without this, we’re much more likely to harbor negative outlooks, isolate, or tip into overwhelm. 📉
Creating intentional spaces, with others or your organization, that put a pause on the activated, decision-making mode you may regularly find yourself in, is what registers to your brain: it is safe to reflect.
It is safe to feel challenged.
It is safe to be uncertain. To feel like 😵💫
“You have to slow down to speed up” gets thrown around a lot, but facing the issues of today seems to always demand fast, urgent responses.
Here’s why it matters now more than ever that we heed this advice 💡
Do you know how to deal with deniers?
Brush up your skills and know-how on tackling denial in this week’s Substack 👉
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Anxiety isn’t apathy.
Ambivalence isn’t indifference.
And unmet aspirations aren’t failure.
These are signals. Leaders who know how to listen to them clear a path for success.
Innovation is about change.
The way we embrace it has to be with each other.
San Francisco 🌉
Join me on Jan 9th for "Bridging Sustainability and the Wellness of You" with Society For Sustainable Events (SFSE). I'll be there to cover some practical psychological insights and how to integrate them to enhance your sustainability efforts 💡
We all have gifts, and one of them is the ability to change how we think.
What does that mean in the context of 3.0°C rise? I think it means we’re not actually out of options. I explored more in this week’s newsletter:
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New podcast available!
“The importance of questions, convening and agency” for World of Wisdom with Amit Paul 🌎
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My latest Substack on communicating during existential times 💡 Featuring ‘the secret to talking about climate change’
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Hi, BlueSky.
Some of you may know, I’ve been supporting my mother through her struggles with dementia.
This is the part where I ask for your help 💜 We have a GoFundMe set up that you can donate to or share to support her care.
Thank you for being with me.
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Our minds seek order and coherence, but we live in an incoherent world. In a tangle of conflicting desires, systems, and styles if leading, how do we relate to the mess?
We learn to embrace it. We embrace ourselves.
Full read available on reneelertzman.substack.com 🔗
Full YouTube video available here 💜 This awesome piece was produced by Action for the Climate Emergency, based on climate psych labs I led around the US with high school students.
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As we head into a season of gatherings, you may be wondering.
How do I broach ... well, what's going on? Our planet? Our social fabric? All the things?
Start with listening. Pay attention to your experience. Breathe.
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