Being a happy vegan in a non-vegan world

Being a vegan in a non-vegan world can be taxing. Everywhere you look people are selling, serving, and eating animal products. Most do so without a thought about where these products came from, nor how they ended up on their plate. As vegans, we know where these products come from. And frankly: we’d rather not think about it.

Veganism can be healthy, fun, and positive

With the constant dialogue around fishless oceans, forestless lands, and the plight of sentient beings: it’s no wonder we can feel a little overwhelmed at times. For those of us who are highly empathetic to others suffering — which, let’s face it: is the reason we became vegan in the first place — it can be worse. The state of the world can weigh heavily on the vegan mind, but there are ways around it. The vegan movement is important, but so is our own mental health. Kindness must begin with being kind to ourselves first. It’s no secret that we want things to be better, but we must remember the good that we’re already doing, celebrate our success, find a tribe of positive people, and keep gradually working towards the world we want to live in.

Here are four tips for staying positive in a non-vegan world:

1. Find your people

We all need our people around us. Whether we share the same interests, or we just have each other’s backs: it’s so important that we have people who will be…