The Skill That Changed My Career and My Health
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”
The most powerful skill I’ve learned as an adult is the one that has changed both my career and my health for the better.
Self-advocacy 💪
Each time I’ve advocated for myself at work, I’ve been met with opportunities that have led to multiple promotions.
A New Self-Advocacy Lens
In 2023, when I found a lump in my breast, I trusted my instincts and pushed for fast care. My incredible medical team stood beside me, and today I’m cancer-free.
Recently, when medication side effects started to escalate, I listened to my body again and asked for answers.
An ultrasound caught something early that can be addressed with a simple procedure I’ll be having this week—and with it comes the peace of mind of staying ahead of my health.
Self-advocacy isn’t selfish. It’s self-respect.
And it might be the most important way you ever show up for yourself. 💖
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