Move to Synchronize
When you feel trapped by polarization, get up and get moving with others to escape and build connections. It's neuroscience!
Exercises
Choose Your Lift Level
What do you have capacity for today? Whether it's a light lift, or something a little heavier, taking a step is what counts.
Move Around to Avoid Tribal War
Read this article about how a radical policy implemented decades ago in Botswana aimed to reduce the odds of ethnic tribal warfare in the nation. It worked. Read, learn, and reflect on what this could look like in the U.S.
The Science Behind It
Today in the U.S., red and blue Americans are physically segregating - in terms of reds going rural and blues going urban, but also, within individual cities, reds and blues are moving away from each other and into their own tribal neighborhoods. This, unfortunately, is a recipe for political violence.
Daily Reflection
End the day by taking a few notes on regularly integrating movement into your community engagement.
Set a daily reminder
Get daily exercise reminders on your phone or email throughout The Challenge to stay on track.
- Better navigate politically polarizing situations
- Repair strained relationships with family and friends
- Become a less reactive and more effective communicator
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