We focus on providing information, tips and resources related to developing a positive mindset, self-awareness and self-advocacy skills. Topics include overcoming limiting beliefs, setting and achieving personal goals, assertiveness, communication skills, self-compassion, learning to say ‘no’ and setting boundaries, and building resilience. This blog also features personal stories and perspectives from people who have improved their mindset and self-advocacy skills and how it impacted their life.
The first time I heard of self-care advocates, I felt an immediate connection to their plight as a registered nurse. I now know personally as a person living with multiple chronic illnesses that self-advocacy is vital, especially in healthcare. For people with chronic...
You've probably heard the fuss on self-advocacy at least once when dealing with chronic illness. When it comes to speaking up for yourself, especially in healthcare, there are specific self-advocacy skills you need to develop to get yourself heard. Self-advocacy is a...