Assertive Communication and Thinking steps can make a huge difference in the way you communicate, resolve conflict and, most importantly, finally get YOUR needs met. This is powerful for those with Avoidant Personalities and those with personalities on the aggressive side - both personalities do not express themselves healthily - most likely because they were never taught how to!
But we are all adults now, and it’s up to us to reparent ourselves and learn new things for a more peaceful adulthood where we can stand up for ourselves and keep ourselves safe and sane.
Before we dive into the 6 magical steps of assertiveness, please keep in mind THREE important basic components and rules of thumb:
One SHORT sentence per step.
Start every sentence with “I”
Stay objective, not subjective! What does that mean? See for yourself - how do these statements compare?
“Stop doing that!” VS. “I can’t see that behaviour anymore”
“Why can’t you pay more attention?" VS. “It would feel so much better if there was more attention from my loved ones”
So here are the SIX MAGICAL STEPS to Assertive Communication and Thinking! TIP: Save that picture on your phone!
Comment below if you have any questions of difficulties with these steps, I would be so happy to guide you through them!
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