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Episode 005: The Adventure of Self-Advocacy

Dec 2, 2015

The Adventure of Self-Advocacy

In this adventure Diana and Becky discuss the importance of advocating, especially for yourself.

**A special note for support people like parents, teachers, coaches, and bosses. Give your uniquely brilliant people wings not anchors. Trust your gut and let go of the outcome. Allow them to become the star in their own lives, and get comfortable in your supporting role.

It’s important to know yourself, know your strengths, and know your limitations (the limitations you know, not the ones people tell you are your limitations) so you can help people understand how you function best – at home, at work, and at school.

AT SCHOOL:

  • Ask for the help you need.
  • Ask questions!
  • Don’t assume there is only one way to complete an assignment. If you can do it another way that works better for you, suggest it to the teacher.
  • Remember, you aren't the only one who will benefit from your ideas and questions.

AT HOME:

  • Learn what works best for you. Do you need chores written down? Do you need them scheduled for a specific day? Do you need a chart, or a list?
  • Let the people around you know what you need help with and what you can do on your own.
  • Ask to take on more tasks and responsibilities as you feel ready.

AT WORK:

  • Create a schedule that works for you
  • Don’t be afraid to set boundaries, like how fast you respond to emails. We have to teach people how to treat us. It won’t take long for them to catch on.
  • When you are working in a way that is best suited to you, you are automatically more productive.

WITH PEERS:

  • True friends like you for you.
  • Never try to be something you aren’t just to fit in.
  • Don’t make friends just to make friends. Having the wrong friends (friends who don’t like you the way you are) will keep you from making true friends.
  • There are plenty of people in this world who will get you and accept you, so never stop looking.

STAMP OF BRILLIANCE

You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”  - Jim Rohn