How to Be Assertive

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WHAT IS ASSERTIVE?
 Assertive is about self confidence which means
having a positive attitude towards yourself and
others.
 Assertive is based on balance.
 It’s a communication skill that can reduce
conflict, build your self-confidence and improve
relationships
 It's not always easy to identify truly assertive
behavior. This is because there's a fine line
between assertiveness and aggression
BEİNG ASSERTİVE
 1-Being assertive is focusing on your
goal/goals
 2-Being assertive is being self-aware
 3-Being assertive is being true to yourself
 4-Being assertive is building self esteem
How to Become
Assertive
 Be Open to Criticism and Compliments
 Learn to Say "No”
 Express Yourself in a Positive Way
 Value Yourself and Your Rights
Be Open to Criticism and
Compliments

 Accept both positive and negative

feedback graciously, humbly and
positively
Learn to Say "No”

 Saying "no" is hard to do, especially

when you're not used to doing it, but
it's vital if you want to become more
assertive.
Express Yourself in a
Positive Way

■ It's important to say what's on your mind, even when

you have a difficult or negative issue to deal with. But
you must do it constructively and sensitively .
Value Yourself and
Your Rights
To be more assertive, you need to gain a
good understanding of yourself,
as well as a strong belief in your inherent
value and your value to your organization
and team.
Thank you