How to Cope With Eco Guilt
Coping with eco guilt in 4 steps
Does the future of our planet usher in hopelessness? Do you stay up at night worrying whether Earth will remain habitable for our children? If so, you may suffer from eco guilt.
Eco anxiety is fear for the future of our planet and manifests itself in feelings of anger, powerlessness or exhaustion. A 2017 report by the American Psychological Association found that – because its chronic by nature – the condition can have lasting impacts on mental health.
Younger subsets of the population are more likely to experience the effects of climate change: 72% of Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) report that negative news stories about the planet impacts their well being. 56% of Generation X’ers (born between 1965 and 1980) report bouts of eco guilt, too. Research finds that the condition even affects children as young as 10 years old.
My guest this week is Laura Durenberger. Laura is on the show to differentiate between eco guilt and eco shame. She draws on research as well as her unique personal experience, too, when offering 4 strategies for managing planet-related fears.
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