How to Be Hopeful

<br><b>“<i>How to Be Hopeful</i> is a beautifully executed explanation of why hope is so needed in the environmental space.”—Leah Thomas, author of <i>The Intersectional Environmentalist</i><br><br>"Kelsey''s nourishing work reminds us that being human and managing complex emotions is a part of the process in healing the Earth and sprouting hope around the world."—Isaias Hernandez, @QueerBrownVegan</b><br><br>“Are you hopeful?” That is the question elin kelsey is most often asked when she speaks to young people about the emotions and anxiety wrought by the climate crisis. <i>How to Be Hopeful</i> is kelsey’s answer, an inspiring exploration of hope as an active, evidence-based response to climate change and environmental degradation. Hope is not merely a passive feeling but an active choice, a stance that must be nurtured despite the ever-present sense of despair and hopelessness that often accompanies the state of the world.<br><br>Through personal reflections, scientific insights, and practical exercises, <i>How to Be Hopeful</i> emphasizes emotional awareness, community collaboration, and the agency of both humans and non-human species. Some of the practices described in the book include:<br><ul><li>Accepting your fears without fatalism</li><li>Sourcing solutions-focused news and tracking positive trends</li><li>Acting from your unique gifts</li><li>Practicing interspecies etiquette</li><li>Gathering strength from your circles of support</li></ul><br>A seminal contribution to the field of environmental justice, <i>How to Be Hopeful</i> empowers readers to confront their own emotional landscapes, engage in collective action, envision a sustainable future, and ultimately, cultivate a hopeful and resilient response to the pressing issues of our time.<br><br>