How can I be more assertive?

Answer 1

Say to others: 'I put my foot down....'

Answer 2

Be more assertive.

You have to listen to the little voice (or ten little voices) in your head. When it says "I shouldn't assert myself because..." analyze that because and see if its really valid.

Sit down sometime and come up with a list of situations that occur with you in your life where you'd like to be more assertive. Then the next time one comes along, commit to doing so.

Answer 3

I struggle with this, as well. Here's what I try to do. Try removing yourself and your feelings from your thought process. For example, let's say your boss is treating you unfairly. Pretend it's happening to someone else. What would you tell this person? Hopefully, it's something like, "You are a paid employee who has just as many rights as any other employee. The boss is treating you unfairly, and you shouldn't sit back and take it." After that, it's just a matter of following your own advice.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

practice on things where the outcome doesn't always matter.

Send me a few emails and I'll tell you how i feel when i recieved then, that'll give you an idea of how you come across.

I'm serious, thing of some topics, send me your email as if its a work, and i'll reply with serious feedback, no probs.

In face to face you have to do the same thing, although i'm not going to suggest we do that because i actually know you are a mad axe person.

Answer 5

Tone of voice; deeper register

Answer 6

well buy hand-cuffs and ropes that is assertive as you can get

Answer 7

Get off the damn couch and take ownership of your life. Thats it.

Answer 8

combine faith with desire and u can make the impossible possible

Answer 9

Don't ask, TELL