Advocating for Yourself & Likability #wellwithraele #communicationcoach

Friendly reminder that speaking up and advocating for yourself does not automatically decrease your likability. I feel like many of us can be scared to speak up or say what our preferences are because we're worried about seeming like we're rocking the boat or being difficult, or like we're being Karens. Therefore, people will like us less. If this resonates with you, I have a suggestion to shift your mindset around this altogether. So instead of worrying about the fact that you won't be as likable when you speak up or advocate for yourself, think about how it might actually increase your likability with someone who had the same thoughts as you, but wasn't brave enough to speak up. Someone may have a newfound respect for you because you said the one thing that no one else was willing to say. Flip the narrative in your mind about what makes you likable versus what doesn't, and see how that will work for you.