Self-Assertion

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Stages of Learning to Say "No"
An essential part of self-assertion is learning to say "No." One of the most important skills we can learn that will help us manage and fulfill our priorities is to say "No." Once we get there, it becomes easier and easier, but initially it can be extremely awkward and unpopular with others. Knowing the stages we'll go through can help us realize that what's happening is natural and that its not just that we can't seem to do it.
Stages of Learning to Say "No"

How to Get More Personal Power
What is the most powerful thing you can do? The lesson we get from the world religions, and from myths of the world, and the thing we know intuitively is -- the most powerful thing you can do is create. We all create our own world. The victim, of course, thinks it all happens around him or her; that they had nothing to do with it. Affirmations will get you conscious of the part you played in creating the world you now live in.
How to Get More Personal Power

Make Your Complaint Heard & Get Results!
At some point in time you will be faced with the need to register a complaint because of a poor product or poor service, or maybe even both! Here are some tips to make sure that your complaint is NOT ignored. Use these steps to your credit the next time you have a complaint, and you'll have greater success and results.
Make Your Complaint Heard & Get Results!

Being Assertive Can Be Spiritual
Being assertive in this day and age is usually the second choice after being polite. I have seen it many times when people would rather not make waves or are just being nice, rather than saying what they really mean or the extreme opposite where people go our of their way to be nasty.
Being Assertive Can Be Spiritual

Red Flags To Indicate That You're Not REALLY Being Honest With Yourself
It's like this. Someone does or says something you don't like. And it's not the first time. Or the second time. Or the third time. You lost count (and you WERE counting) some time ago. Maybe they said something with a smile but you were left scratching your head, wondering if you heard what they said correctly.
You don't say anything in response. Why not? Maybe they meant well. You don't want to ruffle any feathers. But who are you hurting by not voicing your truth? What are the signals within YOU that could help YOU see that you're the one who could use a dose of honesty, courage, and self-expression, especially where feelings are concerned?
Red Flags To Indicate That You're Not REALLY Being Honest With Yourself

Simple Steps to Halt the Foot Traffic Over Your Intentions
Sometimes, being self-assertive means being self-defensive ... and showing sufficient self-respect. Make a definitive choice to respect yourself: your whole self including your professional life, your spiritual life, your schedule and your "free time." Clearly communicate to others "what it means to me." Don't expect people to be mind readers. Create your line of integrity and become a role model for others by sticking to it.
Simple Steps to Halt the Foot Traffic Over Your Intentions

Say Yes to You!
Have you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn't want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every time you let it slide, every time you do something for someone else that you don't want to do, you tell yourself that the other person means more than you. In essence, you give yourself (and others) the message that you don't matter.
Say Yes to You!

Comebacks When Someone Says Something Inappropriately
How you ever been in the position of not knowing what to say or do when someone tells you something that you don't like or that you feel is inappropriate or simply rude? The key to making these verbal comebacks work is the timing. Pause first, take a deep breath, keep your voice low-keyed, sound and look a bit incredulous (if you can see the offending party). Use only one comeback at a time. If you need more than one, maybe you need to break off the communication with this person right away!
Comebacks When Someone Says Something Inappropriately

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