What does it mean to be a strong self-advocate?
I imagine some might believe it means to “fight” and “advocate aggressively” for your interests. Others might view self-advocacy as a more passive act.
I’m attempting to form an idea of what it means for me. Loosely, I think it’s this:
Knowing who you are and therefore what matters to you.
Knowing what matters to you and therefore how you must show up in the world to make that happen.
Knowing how you must show up in the world to make change happen and therefore why others will benefit from your work.
With that knowledge, you can always keep yourself in the best position possible to advance yourself and react to life’s challenges.
