Name: How to recover from activism burnout
Uploaded: 2019-04-30T14:48:13Z
Duration: 7 min 46 s
Description: When you're feeling burned out as an activist, what's the best way to bounce back? TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier explores the power of "playtivism" -- the incorporation of play and creativity into movements for social change. See how this versatile approach can spark new ideas, propel action and melt fear.

Yana Buhrer Tavanier: How to recover from activism burnout

How to recover from activism burnout

When you're feeling burned out as an activist, what's the best way to bounce back? TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier explores the power of "playtivism" -- the incorporation of play and creativity into movements for social change. See how this versatile approach can spark new ideas, propel action and melt fear.

Infusing activism with play and creativity sparks action, renews energy, and forges empathy. In Bulgaria, a dramatic drum experiment exposed the silence around domestic violence, making neighbors reflect on their willingness to intervene. Creative approaches like games, art, and collaboration invite more people to join, while also lifting spirits when burnout threatens. Play is not frivolous but vital, breathing life into movements that fight for justice and change.