Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. It is a skill and a mode of communication; like any other skill it can be learned until it become a habit and an innate part of you. This can be learned in childhood but adults also can learn how to become more assertive at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You would benefit from assertiveness training if you find difficult to say what you feel or think or are unable to stand up for yourself in a calm and relaxed way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually becoming assertive is directly linked to becoming more fearless because passive people tend to suffer from different fears such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of hurting other people\u2019s feelings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of rejection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of financial insecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Fear of isolation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Guilt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It can affect every part of their lives – work, friendships, and relationships. Unfortunately in this technological age many people lack assertiveness due to the pressures from society to conform to the values or beliefs of the majority, the constant pressure to behave and look a certain way and the pressure of accepting society beliefs or being considered an outsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being able to voice your opinion and stand up for yourself sends off signals to manipulative people (interfering relatives, workplace bullies, pushy sales people) that you won\u2019t be coerced into anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the appropriate training you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Feel free to express your feelings, thoughts, and desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 have healthy relationships with other people<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Have control over your anger; you won\u2019t repress any feelings but are able to control them and talk about it in a calm and reasoning manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Compromise if necessary and not always want your own way<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Have friendships and relationships where your needs count, as well as taking into account other\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Have good self-esteem<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Know and express your rights<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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