Assert Ourselves
Assertiveness is one of the most important life skills we could have.
Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for ourselves, without stepping on anyone's toes. It is the ability to express ourselves in a manner that is clear, direct, specific and considerate. It means saying what you mean and meaning what you say, confidently.
Assertiveness allows us to ask for what we want, say "no" when we want, and get more out of life.
Assertive people have positive self-esteem. They like and value themselves. They are in control of their lives. They have fulfilling relationships based on open communication and mutual respect.
Assertive people express their feelings honestly and without guilt. They take responsibility for their feelings; they do not blame others or make excuses. They stand up for themselves and exercise their rights while respecting others.
Assertive people are able to look a person in the eye and speak in a firm yet non-threatening tone. They do not allow others to take advantage of them.
Assertivess, not passivity or aggression, leads to win-win outcomes.
~ by David Goldwich "Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Lessons in Effective Communication" ~
Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for ourselves, without stepping on anyone's toes. It is the ability to express ourselves in a manner that is clear, direct, specific and considerate. It means saying what you mean and meaning what you say, confidently.
Assertiveness allows us to ask for what we want, say "no" when we want, and get more out of life.
Assertive people have positive self-esteem. They like and value themselves. They are in control of their lives. They have fulfilling relationships based on open communication and mutual respect.
Assertive people express their feelings honestly and without guilt. They take responsibility for their feelings; they do not blame others or make excuses. They stand up for themselves and exercise their rights while respecting others.
Assertive people are able to look a person in the eye and speak in a firm yet non-threatening tone. They do not allow others to take advantage of them.
Assertivess, not passivity or aggression, leads to win-win outcomes.
~ by David Goldwich "Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Lessons in Effective Communication" ~
posted by audrey` at
14:57
4 Comments:
Dear Audrey,
A very good post on assertiveness, and great advice.
Hope all is well and somewhat cooler in your part of the planet.
Have a happy and blessed Mother's Day!
Love and Hugs,
Renie
Morning Audrey,
Very good post ? I don't remember ever writing and giving you a description of me however its ok to share with everybody ? I think like Dr Phil's version why the chicken crossed the road !
I still ain't got everything taken care of on this side so they ain't no need to carry all of my problems across the road and cause more confusion ?
Blessings .
Ron.
Dear Audrey ~~ Great post and full of good lessons for us all. Thank you for sharing it with us. Thank you also for keeping Vicki in your prayers. That is so kind of you and I am sure she will be well again. We all seem to have trouble with blogger at times. Glad you enjoyed the Ten
Commandments of Success. Take great care, dear friend. Have really happy
Mother's Day. Love and Hugs, Merle.
I always get a negative feeling with the word assertiveness. Reading this post though, it sounds more like being responsible for our words and actions with the fruits of the Spirit in mind. :-)
Have a very blessed day, Lieve Zus.
God's Grace.
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