How to self-advocate for yourself at work

What is self-advocacy?

When you have a health condition it is really important to self-advocate so that the people around you can understand and support you better. This means understanding your condition so that others can understand it too, and being able to communicate the support you need to create an environment where you feel empowered. 

How to self-advocate…

1. Become an expert: Learn about your condition and how it affects you, and gather resources of help and support
2. Ask yourself the right questions: What support do I need? What challenges do I face? Who do I need to speak to? How can I communicate this to my colleagues?
3. Be prepared and create a plan: Create a list of your current and future challenges, and consider what accommodations you need for your workspace.
4. Be confident: Make sure you check in on your mindset and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

How See Her Thrive can help

As a team of people who have navigated our own health challenges, we get it!   

We are here to help if you need any further support or guidance – our inbox is always open. 

Make sure you check out our employer guides which cover PMDD, endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause – they contain lots of useful information and tips, and can help you and your employer to figure out what support you may need. 

And if you are a PMDD Warrior, our new ‘Navigating PMDD at Work’ workshops will give you the tools and strategies to help you manage your condition with work – get your name on the waitlist here to be notified when booking opens.