33 Essential Self-Advocacy Rights You Should Assert Daily

Discover 33 rights you need to know and that that you forgot you had. Knowing these rights can empower you to become your best advocate. This episode unpacks vital rights that can transform how you communicate and advocate for yourself, ensuring you are treated with respect, can ask for what you want, and feel entitled to your emotions and decisions. From the right to be treated with dignity to the right to brag unapologetically, these rights will equip you with the courage to make a meaningful impact at work and beyond. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The importance of knowing and understanding your self-advocacy rights. ✔️ The need to assert your right to be treated with dignity and respect. ✔️ The right to ask for both reasonable and unreasonable things without guilt. ✔️ The significance of prioritizing your own needs and protecting your 'me' time. ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915      ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like 15 Assertive Rights That You Need To Protect Assertiveness 101: Enhancing, Not Changing, Your Personality How to Deal with Difficult Coworkers Without Compromising Your Integrity (Examples) 9 Pro Tips for Fearless Conversations at Work, Even For Introverts How to Advocate for What Matters Without Overstepping at Work How To Speak Assertively Without Being Confrontational   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion   00:00 Introduction and Purpose 01:10 Understanding Self-Advocacy Rights 02:23 Right to Respect and Dignity 04:46 Right to Ask for What You Want 05:56 Right to Not Do Good And Still Be Good Enough 06:53 Right to Be Imperfect 07:49 Right to Use Vacation Days 09:13 Right to Leave Work on Time 10:13 Right to Say No To Evening or Weekend Work 11:03 Right to Change Your Mind 12:00 Right to Not Make Sense 12:56 Right to Get Emotional 13:45 Right to Ask for Help Even If You Can Do It Yourself 14:21 Right to Not Care, Guilt-free 15:29 Right to Prioritize Yourself 16:30 Right to Stay Silent 17:13 Right to Ask For More 17:54 Right to Brag and Celebrate Achievements 18:47 Right to Say No and Not Justify It 19:41 Right to Disagree With Anyone, Anytime 20:24 Right to Prioritize Money and Power 21:11 Right to Protect Your Me Time 21:54 Right to Make Your Own Decisions 22:11 Right to Not Be of Service 24/7 23:25 Right to Not Be Selfless All The Time 24:15 Right to Be a Non-Servant Leader 25:19 Right to Not Be Liked 25:35 Right to Respect Yourself First 25:47 Right to Be Aggressive in Your Pursuits 26:03 Right to Get Impatient To Protect Your Time 26:52 Right to Ask for a Promotion Even If You Don't Outperform 27:18 Right to Say Things Others Won't Like 27:55 Right to Confront Without Being Labeled Aggressive 28:13 Right to Ask Hard Uncomfortable Questions 28:43 Conclusion and Call to Action