Assert Yourself
Asking for help from others helps you get what you need - and it can be easier than you think! In the beginning of July this was the meeting room topic. How to assert yourself. "Assertion is expressing yourself in an honest, straightforward way that helps you get what you need. It shows you respect yourself and others" Sounds like an easy thing to do, but many of us struggle with it. Will we come off as aggressive, too assertive, will it make people shy away from us? These are all of the thoughts that plague us during our journey. It can be considered another form of putting others needs before our own. If you are worrying how others may take your assertiveness, you may not be getting what YOU need! Asseriveness is a skill, so it can be learned. Once you've mastered being assertive in an effective way, you'll stop worrying about coming on too strong or just not making the request at all. "being able to respectfully but f...