Anxiety, Self-Advocacy, and Promoting Yourself — ElasticON

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OR N @limedaring   Tracy Osborn @limedaring Anxiety, Self-Advocacy, and Promoting Yourself

OR N @limedaring Hi, I’m Tracy! @limedaring (daring, not darling)

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OR N @limedaring I suffer from anxiety.

OR N @limedaring Tracy’s best tips for being an advocate for yourself:

OR N @limedaring N E G O T I A T I O N The worst they can say is N O

OR N @limedaring (Let’s talk about   the scariest moment in my career.)

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OR N @limedaring 55%   raise

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OR N @limedaring There was no reason to pay me more until I asked for it.

OR N @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth.

OR N @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth. — How to ask for it.

OR N @limedaring How do you know how much   you’re worth?

OR N @limedaring N E T W O R K I N G Build a support network

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OR N @limedaring devchix.com anitaborg.org/get-involved/systers/ Email lists

OR N @limedaring djangoconus2017.herokuapp.com witchat.github.io Slack groups

OR N @limedaring Look at salary aggregators — salary.com — payscale.com — glassdoor.com

OR N @limedaring #talkpay

OR N @limedaring You can talk to your coworkers about your salary!

OR N @limedaring Don’t wait until you’re unhappy to become informed. Always know your position.

OR N @limedaring What’s the worst case scenario?

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OR N @limedaring “What’s the worst case” helps me   take more risks and do more scary things.

OR N @limedaring Negotiating does not make you a mean person or selfish.

OR N @limedaring It is simply asking   for something better.

OR N @limedaring N E T W O R K I N G Make ONE meaningful connection

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OR N @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help:

OR N @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help: — Try making it a game with another person.

OR N @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help: — Try making it a game with another person. — Or just try to make that one connection that’s worth it. Then you can leave if you wish!

OR N @limedaring N E T W O R K I N G of people are awesome 99%

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OR N @limedaring Telling myself that 99% of people are awesome makes it easier for me to be around people.

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OR N @limedaring Remember that social media makes awful people seem more common.

OR N @limedaring N E T W O R K I N G Be the support   network for others

OR N @limedaring Selﬁsh secret: The more you help others, the easier it is to help yourself.

OR N @limedaring S E L F C A R E Take breaks   as needed

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OR N @limedaring Step away from tech for a bit   if you need to. ❤

OR N @limedaring In conclusion…

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate.

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate. — Ask. The worst they can say is no.

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate. — Ask. The worst they can say is no. — Remember that there are more awesome people than terrible.

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate. — Ask. The worst they can say is no. — Remember that there are more awesome   people than terrible. — Build a support network.

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate. — Ask. The worst they can say is no. — Remember that there are more awesome   people than terrible. — Build a support network. — Be the support network.

OR N @limedaring — You are your own best advocate. — Ask. The worst they can say is no. — Remember that there are more awesome   people than terrible. — Build a support network. — Be the support network. — Take breaks as needed.

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R AC Y O S B O R N @limedaring Thank you! @limedaring

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