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How to Become More Assertive in Social Situations
Mastering Assertiveness: 10 Proven Strategies to Excel in Social Interactions
Assertiveness is one of those things that some people seem to be naturally good at while others aren’t. It did not come naturally to me. If you’re like me, people can tell you to “just be more assertive” till they’re blue in the face, but it won’t help. Why? Because they’re not telling you how to go about it!
Once you find out specific things you can do to help you change to greater assertiveness and then practice them, you’ll find it easier and easier to be bold and assert yourself in social situations.
Many different character traits can contribute to assertiveness. You can work on strengthening any of them or a few of them if you feel you’re lacking in any categories.
Some people believe that people are just the way they are and it should just be accepted. It’s true to a certain extent, but you’d be surprised how much you can change when you’re truly dedicated. If you want to be more assertive, you can be, regardless of others’ opinions.
