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A lot of times political organizing can feel like digging to the center of the earth with a shovel. It's not very good to ground your emotions and mental health solely in regards to your success in a task with such a large scope.
I'd personally suggest taking up a creative hobby if you can't do a more physical one. Or get really into a niche subculture. For me, I took up music production, programming, and creative writing, which aren't very physically strenuous and can all be done at a computer.
Just try and find an outlet (preferably one that you can separate enough from the political project you are engaged in) that you find enjoyable 
I mean, for the sake of your own mental health, you cannot focus solely on the things you cannot control. You need to rack up personal Ws to not go insane and accelerate your own alienation. It's the underlying thesis of the grillpill–if you are constantly tuned in and you make a social project your entire life, you are going to burn out and break down, so get a hobby.
If you think it is a red flag, clarify 'what if I focus on communal and local organizing?' and 'do you mean I should find another hobby to do alongside investing in my political goals?' with them and see whether they agree or double-down on individualism 
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