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Assertiveness Training a type of behavior therapy in which people are taught appropriate methods of asserting themselves in various situations through honest and direct expression of their feelings.
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- ***Actress Emily Blunt - A Power of Intention Wizard - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteActress Emily Blunt walked into her audition and firmly announced "I'm here to play Queen Victoria and I'm not leaving until you give me the job". She then focused and commanded every scrap of energy and talent within her to deliver her best performance possible and did not leave that audition ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Own Personal Bill of Rights - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Lisa PhillipsWhat do you think you are worth? Do you think you deserve to be treated fairly? Do you believe that other people deserve to be treated better than you do? Actually…………….We all possess the same basic rights! Many people seem to have forgotten or may have never been told that these ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Has Anger Become an Issue or Have We Lost the Concept of Respect for Others? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carl Nielson“Does Serena Williams, Kenye West and Rep. Wilson demonstrate the need for anger management or is it something else?” America is exploding with public displays of person-directed anger in sports, entertainment and politics. While anger is a normal human emotion, the displays of verbal ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dare To Ask - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Frank AginIt’s a common daydream. You, alone, against incredible odds, land a key client. Or perhaps your idea helps your employer become substantially more profitable. Or perhaps you and your business are profiled in Inc., Fortune or The Wall Street Journal. But it is not wishful thinking that these ...
Views: 44(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Who needs more action? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleTake action in your sales Wouldn’t we all love a bit more action! If you are working in sales, sales requires movement, sales requires action. You need to get commitment and get action from your prospective clients and act yourself too. You need to do this in a planned time frame. Recently on ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Intuition -- Survival Signals - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Sherry McGregorIntuition -- Survival Signals Intuition: direct perception of truth, fact, independent of any reasoning process; or immediate apprehension, a keen quick insight. In our western society intuition has many times gotten a bad rap. Talked about in a negative way mainly referring to "women's ...
Views: 52(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is an Advocacy Coach - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Davida ShenskyAdvocacy Coach is a term that we have not heard much, but this is a very important role that someone plays in the life of the disability community. Before the laws few people acknowledged that there is a disability community. Today, we're still on the outskirts looking in. People with ...
Views: 43(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Apologizing - Start Living - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStop Apologizing and Start Living. That's right. I have recently become aware of an interesting phenomenon - many of us apologize all the time. It might be an apology where you actually say "I'm Sorry", but it might be much more subtle. It is a way that we silently apologize for who we are, as if ...
Views: 68(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Art of Asking Questions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanOne of my beloved uncles just passed away. I asked my cousin-in-law, “How’s Beth coping with the loss of her dad?” He replied, “She’s doing fine. She’s already gone through the grieving process.” Later I asked Beth directly, “How are you coping with your loss?” She sighed, ...
Views: 64(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Tips for Being Assertive and Importance of Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Nick MuttUse assertive statements to state yourself in various role plays. Trainers want to do some instruction prior to modeling the assertive behaviors. Trainers want to take into account the students’ verbal abilities when instructing them on assertive messages. It is significant that the students ...
Views: 76(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Become More Assertive - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Ashley AylingBeing assertive does not mean you are learning to become aggressive, loud or a bully. It is all about helping you to stand up to people who are like this. It's not a matter of trying to dominate others. It is a matter of resisting those who are out to dominate and manipulate you. It is all about ...
Views: 87(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Actor Metaphor: The Confidence of Knowing Who You Are by Eric Stone - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Eric StoneHuman beings organize their behavior as a function of the milieu they are in or think they are in. Seldom, do we realize that it is the milieu that controls our behavior patterns, not the behavior itself. Our overall demeanor at a bar is different than at work, at home with our children or while ...
Views: 84(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from The School of Natural Health SciencesCPD as it is called or “continuing professional development” to give the full title is an ‘option’ whereby professionals from many walks of life carry out a range of additional learning to maintain and develop their careers. Knowledge expands over time and there may be better ways of doing ...
Views: 77You must read the article to rate it. - "NO!" is a Complete Sentence - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelDuring my years of coaching, I find that most women are afraid to say NO! This stems from a deep belief of not “enoughness”. I’m not good enough, I’m not worthy enough, I don’t do enough, I’m not important enough, I’m not… you get the idea. All of this leads to increased stress, ...
Views: 133You must read the article to rate it. - Sticky Situations with Clients - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Joan CurtisA customer breaks his word, chews out someone on your staff or keeps calling you in the middle of the night. What do you do? Do you shrug it off, remembering the customer is always right? When looking at sticky situations with clients, we sometimes decide to put our heads in the sand. Maybe ...
Views: 168(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Oh, I Know That Ain’t Mine! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Layne SchmidtHave you ever wanted someone to be different so that you could feel better? When a boss is impatient, a lover unkind or a salesperson is rude – do you find yourself retreating into a bad mood as a result of their words or attitude or can you navigate those situations and stay happy? Most of ...
Views: 169(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Assertive Supervisors Get the Job Done - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Holly True VerretMany employees complain about the way their supervisors communicate. There are two extremes I hear about constantly. One extreme is a supervisor who is overbearing and makes unrealistic demands of their staff and the other extreme is a supervisor who is inactive and doesn’t know how to take ...
Views: 185(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Go Ahead, Be Assertive! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraI have a friend who is a Life Coach by profession and he found out that many people are willing and ready to accept the cost of their being unhappy and dissatisfied rather than to stand up and speak for themselves. One way of saying this is, “I know I am not happy with something and I know I’ve ...
Views: 196You must read the article to rate it. - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: 14 Enabling Behaviors to Quit Now - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonFamily members, in their attempts to solve the problem of a loved one's addiction, try every thing they can think of, to turn the addict's life back around. They usually identify the problem incorrectly for a long time before it becomes obvious to them that addiction is the real problem. ...
Views: 176(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***How the Soft-Spoken Are Judged - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you are soft-spoken, how do you think others judge you? Do you think they regard you as being confident, assertive, and self-assured? If you are concerned about the image you project, then your soft-spoken voice is definitely not projecting those qualities. Instead, your lack of volume is ...
Views: 231You must read the article to rate it. - “Water Cooler” Conversations That Promote Success - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Holly True VerretHave you ever walked away from a conversation with a co-worker that left you feeling anxious or upset? Do you ever find yourself in a conversation with co-workers where everyone is complaining, but you don’t know how to exit the conversation or how to turn it into a positive one? Do you find ...
Views: 132(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Assertive Communication and How to Use It - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from GARTH DELIKANOver the ensuing months we are going to cover in detail all the nuances of what I call “Assertive Communication” or being able to communicate in a much more positive and effective manner with the people In your life, whether it be work colleagues, including management, your friends, or just ...
Views: 231(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - TRAPPED BETWEEN AN ANXIETY ROCK WHEN YOU SAY “YES” AND A GUILTY HARD PLACE WHEN YOU SAY “NO”? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Jane BoltonA few months ago, I received an email with a quotation from The Invitation, by visionary author, Oriah Mountain Dreamer: “It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. . . .I want to know if you can ...
Views: 141You must read the article to rate it. - When We Need to Say "No" - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Uzi WeingartenThere are times we find ourselves in the unpleasant situation of needing to refuse a request. We explain the reasons for why we can’t do it, and still the person making the request is angry and upset with us. The least effective thing to do in such a situation is to get into an argument. Such ...
Views: 124(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Managing Anger by Understanding the Different Ways People Express Anger - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Mike PowersAnger is a normal part of life. However, if it gets out of control, it can really damage your family, your work, the people around you, and your lifestyle. If you are easily irritated and get angry over minor problems, it is important to learn how to curb the excessive energy that this emotion ...
Views: 188You must read the article to rate it. - If Being Assertive is So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad Asserting Myself? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Lorna BlakeOne of my family members recently emailed me to ask me this question. It's a question I've been asked many times over the years. It's usually asked by people who are just beginning to assert themselves. My family member provided the details of her particular dilemma. She is having a disagreement ...
Views: 184You must read the article to rate it. - Train Yourself to Be Assertive - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Eric GarnerAssertiveness training is a way to re-programme the Adult persona that in our childhood and perhaps for much of our lives gives us a false idea of who we are and can become. In particular, it re-programmes our tendency to seek blame - of others or ourselves - when things don't quite go the way we ...
Views: 160(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Managing Anger Using Assertiveness Skills - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Mike PowersAnger is a natural emotion, but often times, people don't express anger. Anger has a way of expressing itself on its own. Letting anger express itself like this is unhealthy and can have negative consequences. A person who lets his anger express out of control will tell you how draining it is ...
Views: 158You must read the article to rate it. - Using Assertiveness Skills to Get the Promotion You Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Mike PowersThere will be times in your life when you will work really hard and give all there is to give on a job or project, yet still be overlooked for that promotion. There are many instances wherein people are appropriate for a promotion, but fail to get recognized by their boss, superior, or company. If ...
Views: 135You must read the article to rate it. - Small Email Etiquette Leads to Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Helen AvaientToday I have a request for everyone reading this. It is about something that truly irritates me. So, in the keeping of “ask for what you want”, I am asking my request today. I do feel that etiquette is missing from a lot of areas in our lives today. It may seem old fashioned to some ...
Views: 105You must read the article to rate it. - Learn To Say No and Build Your Inner Strength - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenMuch has been talked about the power of saying yes and your ability to be open to new thinking. This is all well and good, but the universe acts like a bourse of exchange. In order to receive you must also be able to let go. Letting go is a challenge and very few of us rise to it. Particularly in ...
Views: 115You must read the article to rate it. - Personal Success Tips - Wu-Wei Techniques (Verbal Kung-Fu) - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Ken DonaldsonThe Wu Wei principle is to yield to an oncoming force in such a way as to render it harmless and at the same time, change its direction by pushing it from behind instead of resisting it from the front. When there is a conflict between two or more people, conditioned response is to cope by fight or ...
Views: 124You must read the article to rate it. - Why Do Bullies Bully? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from William CottringerWhy Do Bullies Bully? by Bill Cottringer “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” ~Benjamin Disraeli. I am beginning to think that a very widespread problem today, especially with youth, is the problem of perceiving you are being bullied (by life, parents, teachers, peers, employers, ...
Views: 207You must read the article to rate it. - How To Become More Assertive And Confident - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Richard SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...
Views: 332(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - No Mo' Bullying In The Workplace! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Annette VaillancourtAt least 3 times in the past 2 weeks, people have come to me seeking help with bullies in the workplace. I figure when the same message comes in 3's and so closely together it's time to listen. I'm going to do some thinking and more writing about this and probably develop a workshop on this. My ...
Views: 99You must read the article to rate it. - The Myth Of What We Manage - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanPerhaps it is merely semantics, but an underlying problem I find that people have as it relates to the success in their life lies in a proper understanding of what exactly it is that we manage. Think about it. We have time management (In fact I have a seminar on this very topic, some of which is ...
Views: 94You must read the article to rate it. - Dare To Dream - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bryan Heathman"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." Teddy Roosevelt Do you remember when you ...
Views: 95You must read the article to rate it. - Set Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Helene RothschildDo you allow others to do and say things to you that do not feel good? Would you like to establish new patterns to deal with the problem? Everyone needs to set healthy boundaries. This is a gift to others and you. By allowing people to act in ways that are not appropriate, you actually hurt them ...
Views: 126You must read the article to rate it. - The Perils Of People Pleasing - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Annette VaillancourtAre you a people pleaser? Do you feel guilty or “selfish” when saying, “no” to other’s requests? Do you put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own in the hopes that they will like you or they will put your needs as their top priority? Do you worry about hurting other people’s ...
Views: 153You must read the article to rate it. - Search Frontier Give Us New Web Analytics Service - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from derek ruanRecently, I¡¯m finding a Internet marketing company,because I want my company¡¯s website doing some search engine marketing solutions.When I search on the internet I found out a company --Search Frontier. Search Frontier not only provides search engine marketing services but also can provides ...
Views: 84You must read the article to rate it. - Watch Your Language! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from David Oswald www.davidoswaldonline.com“Watch your language!” That’s what your parents might have told you growing up. The Diamond is telling you that right now. I got three separate phone calls in the past 24 hours, all of which started out with the following opening, “Hey Dave, I got a problem” or ...
Views: 90You must read the article to rate it. - Assertiveness-The Power Of Expression - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Mohit Sharma"Assertiveness"- If you visit a bookstore and try to search books on Assertiveness, chances are that you would be a little disappointed. Though the behavioral school of thought has recognized the importance of Assertiveness as a behavioral trait, still there is some confusion and mystery glued to ...
Views: 118You must read the article to rate it. - Assertiveness-The Power Of Expression - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Mohit Sharma"Assertiveness"- If you visit a bookstore and try to search books on Assertiveness, chances are that you would be a little disappointed. Though the behavioral school of thought has recognized the importance of Assertiveness as a behavioral trait, still there is some confusion and mystery glued to ...
Views: 88You must read the article to rate it. - The Art of Selfishness: It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Krissy JacksonAchieving a harmonious balance between your work responsibilities and your personal life requires that you become selfish. That’s right, selfish. Stop frowning and wipe that look of disbelief from your face. Let’s look at this concept in more detail by examining the word “selfish” in more ...
Views: 87You must read the article to rate it. - Why Do Bullies Get Ahead? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenI just read an intersting article in the Epoch Times (www.theepochtimes.ca) that stated that in a recent survey it was found that over 90% of workplace bullies were promoted or in some other way rewarded despite their inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Indeed, throughout my 15 year career in ...
Views: 106You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing With Helicopter Parents - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Niquenya FulbrightI am the victim of a hovering parent. At times, it seems that almost nothing I do is right according to my mother. My decision-making is questioned in regards to my parenting skills, my relationships and even how I keep my home. She means well but she can be a bit overbearing at times. I used to ...
Views: 112You must read the article to rate it. - FAQs on Assertiveness/Confrontation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from SelfGrowth.com adminWhy do I have so much trouble confronting people? Oh, get over it. No, I'm just kidding. While we seem to return to temperament over and over again, it is true that outgoing cholerics (see FAQs on Temperament and Personality) and critical melancholies find it easier to confront than introverted ...
Views: 144You must read the article to rate it. - FAQs on Self Image/Self Concept - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from SelfGrowth.com adminJust what is my self-image? Is it different than my self-concept? Self-concept or self image is that internal picture we hold of ourselves - it's who WE think WE are. The amazing thing is that often others hold different pictures of us that don't agree with who we think we are. Each of us ...
Views: 208You must read the article to rate it. - Can You Take A Compliment? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from SelfGrowth.com adminMany people confuse being self-effacing with politeness. When complimented, instead of saying a simple thank you, they disparage the compliment. Someone says, "That's a nice dress you're wearing." And the reply often is, "Oh, this old thing? I don't know why I put it on." This is possibly because ...
Views: 127You must read the article to rate it. - What is Online Counseling? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamWhat is Online Counseling? Online consulting? It is the process of interacting with a professional online in ongoing conversations over time when the client and the online psychologist / counselor / consultant are in separate locations and utilize the phone or e-mails or internet ...
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