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Objective
Assertiveness is the
ability to communicate
your needs, feelings,
opinions, and beliefs in
an open and honest
manner without violating
the rights of others.
Confirming confidently,
positively. To defend ones
rights or opinions, sometimes
with unnecessary zeal.
- Chambers Dictionary
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unreasonable
questions, then you are alreadyrequests from
friends, family,
practicing Assertiveness or co-workers?
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answered
rights?
NO to more than 3 of these 10
questions, then it indicates a
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
1 Depression
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
Depression
2 Resentment
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
Depression
Resentment
Frustration
3
4
Temper: When you can't express your anger
appropriately, it can build up to come out as
5 severe temper outbursts
7
8
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
Depression
Resentment
Frustration
Temper
4
7
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Pitfalls of being Non-assertive
There are several pitfalls of being non-assertive. Lack of
assertiveness leads to:
Depression
Resentment
Frustration
Temper
5 Relationships
Depression
Resentment
Frustration
Temper
Relationships
6 Anxiety
Positive
Positive Assertive
Expectatio
Results ness Cycle
ns
'I am
persuasive
when
'I can understand Assertive necessary'
your view but my Behavior
position is .....'
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1 2 3
1
Symptoms:
Frequently argues with others
Frequently gets angry
Easily and frequently finds fault with others
No difficulty in complaining when receiving
poor quality
Expects others to accommodate own schedules
Continually works towards personal agendas at
others expense
Rarely feels aware of the needs or feelings of
others
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1
Symptoms:
Frequently argues with others
Frequently gets angry
Easily and frequently finds fault with others
No difficulty in complaining when receiving
poor quality
Expects others to accommodate own schedules
Continually works towards personal agendas at
others expense
Rarely feels aware of the needs or feelings of
others
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2
Symptoms:
Able to express desires and feelings
Able to converse and work well with people
Able to disagree with others respectfully
Aware of the needs and desires of others
Able to make concessions for others
Able to express a concern or a need
Able to refuse a request without feeling guilty
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2
Symptoms:
Able to express desires and feelings
Able to converse and work well with people
Able to disagree with others respectfully
Aware of the needs and desires of others
Able to make concessions for others
Able to express a concern or a need
Able to refuse a request without feeling guilty
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Understanding Behavior Patterns
3
Symptoms:
Reluctant to express own opinions and feelings
Often feels used by others
Refrains from complaining
Finds it difficult to refuse the requests of others
Acquiesces in the views and desires of the
majority
Is submissive in the presence of aggressive
behavior
Frequently makes compromises for harmony
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Symptoms:
Reluctant to express own opinions and feelings
Often feels used by others
Refrains from complaining
Finds it difficult to refuse the requests of others
Acquiesces in the views and desires of the
majority
Is submissive in the presence of aggressive
behavior
Frequently makes compromises for harmony
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Objective
Some of these
affirmations may appeal to
you, others may not.
I am
I am a People listen independent
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and confident have to say my desired approval of
person future others
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I am an At meetings I I can always
attractive and make a find
interesting significant opportunities
person contribution in situations
of change
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Affirmations for Life
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Broken Record
Fogging
Negative Enquiry
Negative Assertion
I Statements
Disagreeing Gracefully
However, George found that the trainer had not covered all
the topics that were mentioned in the brochure that was
shown to George before he signed up for the course.
Also, George did not find that the course was up to the mark
that was promised to him.
In my opinion as a course
coordinator, the course was
up to standard.
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1 Situatio
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Interpretation
2 &
Understanding
Feelings
3 &
Emotion
s
The strength of these statements is that they
4 let the other person know your exact position
and what you expect.
5
I want you to pay attention
I want your full co-operation
I want you to be on time
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I Statements
1
This is not about feelings, but really a way to
express your opinion more strongly. Again,
these statements are powerful because they are
2 non-negotiable or irrefutable.
I feel betrayed
I feel taken advantage of
3 I feel angry, disappointed, cross, annoyed
4 Wants &
Needs
5
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2
The strength of these statements is that they
let the other person know what you expect from
3 him.
Future
5 Actions
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