The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Become Strong Willed and Stop People Pleasing (Positive Psychology Coaching Series)

Symptom Checklist for Lack of Assertiveness

In situations where you want to say 'no,' disagree or ask for something that you want…

• You feel uncomfortable, awkward, tense, guilty, or rude. Overexplain and apologise.
• You end up agreeing to do something you don't want to do and feel drained or used as a result.
• People tend to pressure you, get confrontational or punish you for denying their requests.

The good news is that you're not alone.

The bad news is that if you don't learn to be asserti...