3 Habits of an Effective Advocate

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth.”

― William Faulkner

There are people who are dedicated to fighting for their interests. We call them advocates as they have actions that lean towards a specific goal.

They have the heart and the strength to speak out their collected thoughts. You often see them holding signage on the streets, speaking in forums or standing up for something. These people have the power to change the course of society.

Sometimes I ask myself how they do it? How they encourage or spread their values throughout society. It’s hard to speak out in a society that’s has been shaped by a thousand thoughts.

If we have the urgency or calling to be an advocate, you need to keep in mind it’s a skill you need to craft. Let’s check out the good habits of an effective advocate.

1. Discover your aim.

Advocacy is something you find love into it and you’re willing to step up to what you believe. For first-timers you see yourself standing alongside a group of people or volunteers you share your interest. For instance, there’s a public post that calls out individuals to promote advocacy against “animal cruelty”. This is a starting ground for an aspiring advocate. You need to find your niche and discover how you can be an impact to your advocacy.

2. Be with the same flock.

As the famous proverb says “birds of the same feather flock together”. If you’re going to start your journey, you need to connect with people along the way. These people care about the same interest as you do. Connecting with people with the same issues and interest strengthens your movement.

3. You have the power to change.

Like the famous line in the song “I’ve got the power” by SNAP, we all got the power to change. We just have to believe that we can make a difference in our own little ways. That said, one of your primary goal as an advocate is to change the ideals that have not been working. You must learn the power of self-motivation because this will encourage an effective attitude of advocacy.