From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

Do you find it difficult to express your feelings, thoughts and beliefs openly, even when someone disagrees with your point of view? Do you say 'no' to a friend, colleague, family member, or supervisor without feeling guilty or anxious? Do you stand up to someone who is mistreating you? Do you choose the destination when you go out with friends? Do you let people take advantage of you for saying 'yes' to everything? Do you wish others could be as nice as you are and look out for your best interests? Do you say, "I'm sorry" more than you should?  - If this sounds like you, you must be more assertive.


Increasing assertiveness can be life-changing if you are shy, passive, or have a tendency to please others. This book is about assertiveness and its value in all aspects of our lives, especially our relationships. Life itself doesn't have to be difficult, but the people in your life can make it more difficult than it needs to be. If you want an easy life, you can't be too submissive at one end of the scale or too dominant at the other; you need a good, balanced, healthy level of assertiveness.

Being assertive can help you in the following ways:


  1. Be able to communicate confidently:
  2. Have more self-confidence and self-esteem:
  3. Gain a sense of empowerment
  4. Have the ability to overcome negative thoughts
  5. How you listen and interpret messages from others
  6. Better at goal setting
  7. Be a more authentic self
  8. Become more likable
  9. Earn respect from others
  10. Create honest relationships
  11. Less anxiety and depression
  12. Gain more job satisfaction
  13. Understand and recognise your feelings


While assertiveness may not come naturally to us, it is a skill that can be learned and mastered. The journey to assertiveness need not be daunting. This book is a straightforward and accessible guide, offering a simple five-step effective technique that can be applied to any situation. It includes exercises and real-life examples to help you on your path to assertiveness.

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From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

Do you find it difficult to express your feelings, thoughts and beliefs openly, even when someone disagrees with your point of view? Do you say 'no' to a friend, colleague, family member, or supervisor without feeling guilty or anxious? Do you stand up to someone who is mistreating you? Do you choose the destination when you go out with friends? Do you let people take advantage of you for saying 'yes' to everything? Do you wish others could be as nice as you are and look out for your best interests? Do you say, "I'm sorry" more than you should?  - If this sounds like you, you must be more assertive.


Increasing assertiveness can be life-changing if you are shy, passive, or have a tendency to please others. This book is about assertiveness and its value in all aspects of our lives, especially our relationships. Life itself doesn't have to be difficult, but the people in your life can make it more difficult than it needs to be. If you want an easy life, you can't be too submissive at one end of the scale or too dominant at the other; you need a good, balanced, healthy level of assertiveness.

Being assertive can help you in the following ways:


  1. Be able to communicate confidently:
  2. Have more self-confidence and self-esteem:
  3. Gain a sense of empowerment
  4. Have the ability to overcome negative thoughts
  5. How you listen and interpret messages from others
  6. Better at goal setting
  7. Be a more authentic self
  8. Become more likable
  9. Earn respect from others
  10. Create honest relationships
  11. Less anxiety and depression
  12. Gain more job satisfaction
  13. Understand and recognise your feelings


While assertiveness may not come naturally to us, it is a skill that can be learned and mastered. The journey to assertiveness need not be daunting. This book is a straightforward and accessible guide, offering a simple five-step effective technique that can be applied to any situation. It includes exercises and real-life examples to help you on your path to assertiveness.

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From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

by Corinne Coe
From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

From Passive to Assertive: Learn how to say 'no', set healthy boundaries, and stand up for yourself.

by Corinne Coe

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Overview

Do you find it difficult to express your feelings, thoughts and beliefs openly, even when someone disagrees with your point of view? Do you say 'no' to a friend, colleague, family member, or supervisor without feeling guilty or anxious? Do you stand up to someone who is mistreating you? Do you choose the destination when you go out with friends? Do you let people take advantage of you for saying 'yes' to everything? Do you wish others could be as nice as you are and look out for your best interests? Do you say, "I'm sorry" more than you should?  - If this sounds like you, you must be more assertive.


Increasing assertiveness can be life-changing if you are shy, passive, or have a tendency to please others. This book is about assertiveness and its value in all aspects of our lives, especially our relationships. Life itself doesn't have to be difficult, but the people in your life can make it more difficult than it needs to be. If you want an easy life, you can't be too submissive at one end of the scale or too dominant at the other; you need a good, balanced, healthy level of assertiveness.

Being assertive can help you in the following ways:


  1. Be able to communicate confidently:
  2. Have more self-confidence and self-esteem:
  3. Gain a sense of empowerment
  4. Have the ability to overcome negative thoughts
  5. How you listen and interpret messages from others
  6. Better at goal setting
  7. Be a more authentic self
  8. Become more likable
  9. Earn respect from others
  10. Create honest relationships
  11. Less anxiety and depression
  12. Gain more job satisfaction
  13. Understand and recognise your feelings


While assertiveness may not come naturally to us, it is a skill that can be learned and mastered. The journey to assertiveness need not be daunting. This book is a straightforward and accessible guide, offering a simple five-step effective technique that can be applied to any situation. It includes exercises and real-life examples to help you on your path to assertiveness.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780994646125
Publisher: Corinne Coe
Publication date: 07/20/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 196
File size: 150 KB

About the Author

CORINNE COE is a psychologist with over 24 years of practical experience treating mental illness. She facilitates workshops and group programs on mental health and personal development. She is also the author of the self-help book, 'Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Anxiety', which helps develop healthy coping skills and self-esteem. She is also a blogger and public speaker. She has a practical and direct style of writing that is easy to understand and implement. "Her self-help books consist of exercises that aim to help individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being, and relationships.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

What Does It Mean to Be Assertive?............................... 6

Why Do We Find It Difficult to Be Assertive with Others? 22

What Is Aggressive and Passive Behaviour?................. 39

How To Become Assertive.............................................. 71

Applying The Assertive Formula..................................... 89

Being Assertive in Your Relationships............................ 109

Being Assertive in The Workplace.................................. 141

How To Assert Yourself with Difficult People.................. 166

Conclusion..................................................................... 195

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