WEEK 1: RESET
Start here for program overview: November 11 - 17, 2024
Week 1 of After Action 2024 is all about the RESET.
Elections are always hard, and the outcome of this election cycle has been particularly devastating. Whether you were working on a campaign, advocating for an issue, or doing the work of protecting our democracy, you worked incredibly hard and gave it your all. Now, it’s time for you to take a beat, take a breath, and take some time in service to yourself.
The After Action 2024 team is here to guide you through that process. We begin with a written post from seasoned campaigner Michelle Kleppe. Michelle offers you a series of prompts to help you reflect on your 2024 experience. How are you feeling? What did you learn? What will you take with you? Remember, this is an “after action” for yourself – what lessons can you pull from your experience? Read her post, then carve out some time to answer the questions she presents.
On Wednesday, November 13 at 5pm ET, we will meet on Zoom with the incredible Kiara Lee-Benton. Kiara does a beautiful job of holding space while introducing tools and exercises to help our minds and bodies reset from a state of stress. Start by reading about her session and doing some pre-work, and then be sure to join Kiara on Zoom on Wednesday for the full experience. Please make sure to add this session and the Zoom link to your calendars!
Then on Friday, November 15 at 2pm ET, we’ll come together again on Zoom with the amazing team at NewCo Strategies for a comprehensive exercise on rest – not just sleep rest, but all the rest our minds and bodies need right now. Check out their post, and join us on Zoom on Friday, November 15 at 2pm ET to learn more about this comprehensive approach to getting the rest you need.
As we dive into this work, here are a few recommendations for how to get the most from this experience:
Get a journal. This can be a hard copy journal or an intentional place to type notes on your computer. Pick a process that works for you to do some written reflections throughout this workshop.
Dedicate some time each week. This workshop will provide you with the tools, but it’s up to you to put in the work. Read the posts, join the Zooms, watch the videos, and dedicate the time for your own “after action” reflections. You are worth it.
Stay open and curious. Some of the content and practices might be new for you – that is by design. This is an opportunity for you to work different muscles and take a different approach to your post-election experience. Try some new things, hold it lightly, and take with you what works for you.
Ready to get started? Let’s go!