Self-Advocacy

Oh shoot, I forgot to write questions for this. Please help me.

100

[Describe a time you asked for help.]

Wow, that sounded challenging. Good work!

200

[Describe your go-to "break time" activity. Describe how this helps you.]

Woah, nice one! 

300

[Say "no" to the following request.]

Hey, do you mind writing me a 53 page essay about the nuances of maritime law? 

400

[Tell me one good thing about yourself.]

Shining star come into view
To shine its watchful light on you, yeah
Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah 

500

[Describe a way that your self-advocacy can help someone else.]

That's huge. 

What is this feeling?

100

Anxiety rooted in worries about rejection, retaliation, or abandonment. This can be faced!

What is "fear of conflict"?

200

A persistent difficulty in perceived self-worth. This can be overcome!

What is low self-esteem?

300

Emotional and physical responses to deeply distressing life experiences. This can be healed!

What is trauma?

400

An emotion involving intense, negative self-evaluation. This can be unlearned!

What is shame?

500

An initial lack of familiarity with specific skills or situations. Everyone starts here!

What is inexperience?

Tony Hawk's Pro Self-Advocater 3

100

Identifying exactly what you require to reasonably accomplish your goals.

What is "clarifying your needs"?

200

The process of clearly and empathically conveying your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

In a safe environment, this is best paired with active listening and good-faith interpretation.  

What is "respectful and direct communication"? 

300

The process of enumerating your obligations and assigning them appropriate mental and emotional energy. This sometimes includes saying "no". 

What is "prioritization"?

400

The practice of attuning to your own needs and meeting them directly. This is a crucial part of optimizing your emotional and mental productivity.

What is "self-care"?

500

Openly recognizing your mistakes and weaknesses. You are a product of your lived experience and deserve understanding. 

What is "practicing self-compassion"? 

Echo echo echo

100

Life is complicated. Research is complicated. People are complicated.

So true, bestie.

200

I deserve care, respect, and consideration. Even when I need help.

Oh wow, incredible point...

300

I am THE expert on my own experience.

Real. 

400

I'd like to help, but I'm currently at capacity. 

By ensuring that I have adequate time for all of my obligations, I am doing us both a favor.

Thank you for telling me how you feel. I appreciate your honesty. 

500

I will model self-care and healthy boundaries for my coworkers, patients, and loved ones.

Again, but louder!