Experts say learning to say NO without guilt in key situations can improve confidence, protect boundaries, and strengthen ...

When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...

Chimera is a self-defense class teaching effective safety and self-defense skills designed for women, emphasizing self-empowerment and assertiveness. Developed in the 1970s, Chimera first began in ...

It’s not easy to be assertive: to stand up for your needs; to communicate to others what you really feel, especially when you know it might conflict with their point of view. But assertiveness is ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Rhesa and Edwina of Ho’oko LLC dished straight talk about assertiveness, including the right balance and benefits. “Assertiveness is a social and communication skill that ...

One aspect of negotiating effectively that I find challenging is the art of balancing assertiveness and empathy. Empathy scares me. When I think about empathy, the first thought that comes to mind is ...

Source: Image by pixabay, CC0. What do these situations have in common? You’d like to add exercise to your morning routine, but you aren’t sure if your spouse would be happy about it. So you do ...

People with all sorts of difficulties—ranging from typical, everyday deflation, anxiety, and personality pathology—often struggle with being pro-active, exercising self-control, overcoming passivity, ...