Assertiveness
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The document discusses assertiveness, including defining it as an honest, direct, and appropriate expression of one's feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. It provides examples of assertive behaviors and rights as well as benefits of being assertive such as higher self-esteem, less anxiety, and better stress management. The document also addresses common barriers to being assertive such as fear of change or lack of confidence and emphasizes that being assertive involves greater self-awareness.
Assertiveness
- 2. Assertiveness What Is It? How Can It Help Me? What Do I Need To Do?
- 3. Please write a One Sentence Definition of ASSERTIVENESS
- 6. A n H onest , D irect & A ppropriate E xpression of O ne’s F eelings, T houghts & B eliefs
- 7. Self-Assertiveness Able To Express Yourself With Confidence Is it only THIS?
- 8. Failure to stand up for your rights Failure to express your thoughts, feelings & beliefs
- 9. I Stand Up For My RIGHTS I Don’t Care About Yours My RIGHTS Are More Important Than Yours
- 10. P utting F orward O ne's V iews
- 11. C onfident & D irect In C laiming O ne's R ights
- 12. Human Beings Can Alter Their Lives By Altering Their Attitudes Of Mind
- 13. Test Your Assertiveness Can you express negative feelings about other people and their behaviors without using abusive language?
- 14. Test Your Assertiveness Are you able to exercise and express your strengths?
- 15. Test Your Assertiveness Can you easily recognize & compliment other people’s achievements?
- 16. Test Your Assertiveness Do you have the confidence to ask for what is rightfully yours?
- 17. Test Your Assertiveness You Ask And You Get It!! I stand for my Right
- 18. Test Your Assertiveness Do you ask for assistance when you need it ?
- 19. Test Your Assertiveness Can you accept criticism without being defensive?
- 20. Test Your Assertiveness Do you feel comfortable accepting compliments?
- 21. Test Your Assertiveness Are you able to stand up for your rights?
- 22. Test Your Assertiveness Are you able to refuse unreasonable requests from friends, family, or co-workers?
- 23. Test Your Assertiveness Can you comfortably start and carry on a conversation with others?
- 24. Test Your Assertiveness A “ YES ” response to the questions indicates an assertive approach
- 25. Is Assertiveness Important? Effective communication brings about the achievement of individual and/or shared goals.
- 26. Is Assertiveness Important? Increases your ability to reach these goals while maintaining your rights and dignity
- 27. A ssertive R ights Right to be assertive Right to request that others change their behavior if they are infringing (going against) your rights
- 28. A ssertive R ights You have the right to use your own time to answer questions (not in Exams.) You have the right to express your needs even if they are illogical
- 29. Be aware that there are responsibilities attached to all these rights!
- 30. B enefits T o B e A ssertive Higher Self-Esteem Less Self-Conscious Less Anxious Manage Stress More Successfully
- 31. B enefits T o B e A ssertive Appreciate Yourself & Others More Easily Feeling Of Self-Control
- 32. What’s Keeping You From Being Assertive?
- 33. What’s Keeping You From Being Assertive? Fear of change ruining relationships if you speak your mind
- 34. What’s Keeping You From Being Assertive? Lack confidence in your ability
- 35. I nvolves G reater S elf - A wareness
- 36. C onfident F irm D emanding D ecided F orward P ositive F orceful S trong-willed S elf-assured C an-do
- 37. No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent