How to Define Goals & How to Be Your Own Advocate
04/06/23 • 21 min
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First up in this episode, we will discuss the importance of setting clear goals and how to go about defining them. I'll link a free download of a sample tracker called "Symptom Tracker" on the @thecouragechecklist Instagram page, click the Linktree --> "Resource Downloads" page, --> Symptom Tracker, or HERE.
For today’s second half, we’re doing a mini-course on how to advocate for yourself. I have a book coming out soon called, "The Chronic Illness Handbook: Strategies for Living Your Best Life,” and we’ll use some information from that today. Now, it's useful in other arenas if you aren’t chronically ill; learning to advocate for yourself can be one of the hardest skills you learn how to do as an adult. We all will face illness in one form or another during our lifetimes. Today, I’m sharing tips for effective communication with healthcare providers, including preparing for appointments and asking questions.
I hope this is a helpful episode. I welcome feedback as always at the IG page or at couragechecklist (at) gmail (dot) com. Please send tips, show ideas, or your checklist to the same places.
Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_
First up in this episode, we will discuss the importance of setting clear goals and how to go about defining them. I'll link a free download of a sample tracker called "Symptom Tracker" on the @thecouragechecklist Instagram page, click the Linktree --> "Resource Downloads" page, --> Symptom Tracker, or HERE.
For today’s second half, we’re doing a mini-course on how to advocate for yourself. I have a book coming out soon called, "The Chronic Illness Handbook: Strategies for Living Your Best Life,” and we’ll use some information from that today. Now, it's useful in other arenas if you aren’t chronically ill; learning to advocate for yourself can be one of the hardest skills you learn how to do as an adult. We all will face illness in one form or another during our lifetimes. Today, I’m sharing tips for effective communication with healthcare providers, including preparing for appointments and asking questions.
I hope this is a helpful episode. I welcome feedback as always at the IG page or at couragechecklist (at) gmail (dot) com. Please send tips, show ideas, or your checklist to the same places.
Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_
Previous Episode
Maya: The Courage to Live In Your Values
Maya is an entrepreneur, podcaster and mom who shared her story of courage with me, detailing how she left the life she knew to follow a path true to her heart and values. Today, hear how she left the 9-5 and turned her life into one where she has quality time to spend with her children, as well as run a business and host her own successful podcast, Fearlessly Divine.
Things I learned from Maya, to watch for in this episode:
- Have the courage to change what you're doing to further your dreams
- Trust the universe to have your back when you take a big risks
- Fearlessly live your life and the Divine might show up
- Teach kids about justice and activism young to prepare them for a diverse world
- And, a fun travel story!
You can reach Maya at:
Her Podcast, Fearlessly Divine, wherever you access podcasts, or @ohmayagee on Instagram.
Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_
Next Episode
Hopes & Dreams Blueprint
This episode has a more fully realized blueprint of how to take actions on hopes and dreams, once they've been made into goals. Also includes book recommendations by Anne Lamott.
Download a Free Printable SMART Goal Setting Worksheet here.
Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_
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