How to Speak Your Mind – Become Assertive and Set Limits

By Darlene Lancer JD MFT
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Published: Nov. 04, 2012
Words: 5,424 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301620708

Short description

"How to Speak Your Mind" explains what it means to be assertive, why it's important, and how to achieve it. It details all of the elements of assertive and nonverbal communication and lays out the steps to become assertive, as well as common mistakes to avoid. "How to Speak Your Mind" walks you through the difficult task of learning to set limits and boundaries, providing tips and techniques.

Extended description

Do you say what you think, express how you feel, and ask for what you want? The way you speak immediately conveys your self-esteem. Nonassertive communication limits your professional success and leads to conflict and problems in relationships. Learning to be assertive actually raises your self-esteem, while benefiting your career, relationships, and sense of well-being.

"How to Speak Your Mind" explains what it means to be assertive, why it's important, and how to achieve it. It details all of the elements of assertive and nonverbal communication and lays out the steps to become assertive, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

Once you learn to be assertive, you're ready to establish boundaries with people. The book explains what it means to have limits and a bottom line and how to determine what yours are. The next section shows you how to go about verbalizing your boundaries in a way that will be effective.

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assertiveness assertiveness skills training assertiveness tips boundaries setting boundaries building confidence building selfesteem codependency selfesteem

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