ASSERTIVENESS AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS

What is Assertiveness?

Assertiveness is the ability to honestly express your opinions, feelings, attitudes, and rights, without undue anxiety, in a way that doesn't infringe on the rights of others.

Why Assertiveness Is Important

The ability to be assertive allows someone to make What is Assertiveness?

Assertiveness is the ability to honestly express your opinions, feelings, attitudes, and rights, without undue anxiety, in a way that doesn't infringe on the rights of others.

Why Assertiveness Is Important

1.       The ability to be assertive allows someone to make offers to other people and stand up for themselves or others in a nonaggressive way. 

2.      Individuals who are high in assertiveness don't shy away from defending their points of view or goals, or from trying to influence others to see their side. They are open to both compliments and constructive criticism. People can improve their assertiveness through practical exercises and experience.

3.     From a cognitive standpoint, assertive people experience fewer anxious thoughts, even when under stress.

4.     From a behavioral standpoint, assertive people are firm without being rude.

5.  Assertive people are able to be honest about their thoughts and feelings in a respectful way. 

6.     They actively listen to and are considerate of other people’s perspectives.

7.      Assertive people are able to maintain control over their feelings and admit when they’ve made a mistake.

 

 What are some benefits of being assertive?

• Being assertive offers a number of benefits, ranging from less anxiety and depression to a greater sense of  better relationships. 
• Assertiveness is often associated with higher self-esteem and confidence.

 

How to Be Assertive

1.       Assertive people tend to project confidence.

2.       They maintain eye contact, have good posture, and use body language effectively. 

3.     They are able to express their thoughts and beliefs honestly and reasonably—and they encourage other people to do the same.

4.     Being assertive means speaking up for one’s rights without disrespecting anyone else’s. 

5.     It involves managing stress, solving problems as they arise, and staying calm

6.     Assertive people are able to be honest about their thoughts and feelings in a respectful way. 

7.     They actively listen to and are considerate of other people’s perspectives.

8.      Assertive people are able to maintain control over their feelings and admit when they’ve made a mistake..

 

What are some benefits of being assertive?

Being assertive offers a number of benefits, ranging from less anxiety and depression to a greater sense of agency and better relationships. Assertiveness is often associated with higher self-esteem and confidence.

 

How to Be Assertive

1.       Assertive people tend to project confidence.

2.       They maintain eye contact, have good posture, and use body language effectively. 

3.     They are able to express their thoughts and beliefs honestly and reasonably—and they encourage other people to do the same.

4.     Being assertive means speaking up for one’s rights without disrespecting anyone else’s. 

5.     It involves managing stress, solving problems as they arise, and staying calm