The benefits of assertiveness

by Rex Wallace

Assertiveness. Ah, there are a lucky few who were graced with this quality at birth. However, for the vast majority of us whose pendulums only seem to swing to the extreme right (aggression) or the extreme left (passivit...read more

2 of 23

by Angie Lewis

Being assertive is good for marriage - let me tell you why. Being assertive is a good for marriage because it lets our spouse know how we are feeling and that means productive communication. Anytime we express ourselves to...read more

by Christine G.

HOOKED ON JERKS Some people (often the helpful female type who would consider assertiveness training an act of gross selfishness) have a peculiar attraction to emotional basket-cases who are looking for somebody to carr...read more

by Steve Marshall

How can I be assertive rather than passive and what is the most loving approach to take? Assertiveness is I think related to self value. If we truly value and love ourselves perhaps we would be more assertive. But asser...read more

by Paul Barron

Here are some methods on how you can be more assertive, get what you want, and improve the quality of your life. 1. You have a right to your opinions and they have a right to theirs. Not only this, but you are equally ...read more

by Jane Francis

To really know assertiveness, one needs to know what is is not. It is not aggression. The key difference between assertiveness and aggression is the use of the word "I" and not using the word "you." "I" speaks the truth ...read more

by David Riel

The benefits of assertiveness are many, the drawbacks none, and yet few people are as assertive as they'd like to be. Yet each of us was born with all the assertiveness we require to have all our needs met, and all our de...read more

by Amber Alexander

Well first off, let's be clear. There is a distinct difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Being assertive involves asking for what you want and standing your ground. Being aggressive involves attacking a...read more

by RainbowWriter

For a quick score, as a female talking about men in particular,beauty reigns unchallenged for the most part. Hell who knows of any man who first looked at a woman and said"Wow she is so knowledgeable, I think I'm in love"?...read more

by Aubrey Little

The benefits of assertiveness need to be carefully balanced with respect for others. The world is comprised of basically two types of people, those that are not afraid to speak up for themselves and those who would rather ...read more

by Rob Bryant

Assertiveness is sometimes confused with aggressiveness and there is a point at which the two might meet and even overlap a little bit. Essentially, aggression suggests attacking and violence. It is a word used for war. In...read more

by Laura Tobin

It is beneficial to be assertive. To put it plainly, an assertive person will typically always know where they are headed, where they have been, and where they are! Usually an assertive person has been so for a long ti...read more

by Randa Morris

There are several types of commuciators. Assertive, Aggresive, Passive, and Passive-Agressive communicators all have their own ways of dealing with conflict, some of which are healthy, many of which are not. Agressive...read more

by Allyjay

Assertiveness is the ability to express yourself whilst respecting the feelings of other's. It means you can be direct, totally open and most of all honest to another person, getting your point across in a direct but non-...read more

by Pat Bulova

Assertiveness is to be able to ask for what you need, want or deserve. You own it, it's yours. So many people feel guilty about asking for what they want for fear of being dominating No, there is nothing at all wrong about...read more

by Jarinia Heuze

We often waste time at meetings that seem to be going nowhere simply because we cannot come to a consensus about certain important decisions. When such situations arise, assertiveness will not only allow us to all go home ...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

Assertiveness is the way you deal things with confidence and glory at the end. Being assertive could win you something that you expect for; it could be your great assets and guts to get what you want in life. Benefits o...read more

by Bernard Night

The benefits to be gained from assertiveness are, a developing sense of pride, a road to growth and honesty, satisfaction, as you take control over your life. Yet to be truly assertive, living in an assertive way, is ha...read more

by Joyce Massey

ASSERTIVENESS means nothing but the easiest way to say NO. But is it really that EASY and is it necessary to say NO when you can live without actually saying that. I would say YES, it is necessary to say NO to MEET YOUR N...read more

by Michelle Gardner

Assertiveness is expressing your feelings and asserting your rights while respecting the feelings and rights of others. It is appropriately direct, open and honest, and clarifies your needs to others. A major benefit of as...read more