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Assertiveness tips

Assertive people — are fun to be around:

Are you grumpy and uncooperative? Are you silently seething? Are you obviously seething but not not saying so? Are you irritable and annoyed with people you love?

Being assertive means being clear about what you believe and being able to communicate your ideas and feeling clearly to others.
The key to being assertive is being yourself as much as you can.
Seeing clearly where you are going —what you mean
How you see your future can make it easier to be assertive when talking to other people.
Being able to tell it like it is without hurting or offending other people is the skill of assertiveness.
Being able to let other people tell you like it is is allowing other people to be assertive without you being defensive.
Being open to other people — their ideas help in your own assertiveness.
Being positive and pro-active without being aggressive means you are being assertive.
Are unafraid of saying no, or yes.
Are able to look other people in the eye, are able to look themselves in a mirror.
Do not feel ‘angry' unreasonably.
Can ask for help when they feel it is necessary.
Can admit to their mistakes, can take the blame without losing their identity.
Can find ways to have her/his needs met.
Is able to express their frustration without belittling the other person.
Pay attention to the other person by acknowledging that they are speaking — nodding and affirming actions.