Do you want to be more assertive?

05/08/2020 Amari Lindroos

Do you have trouble saying ‘no’ to others? This may end in you feeling like a pushover or a doormat who doesn’t have any free will. You may feel as if you’re someone who ‘goes with the flow’ but, that may be even too much or at your own detriment. You may also consider yourself to be a nice person, and are afraid to hurt people’s feelings. However,being assertive does not equate to being mean! There is a huge difference. Being assertive means you know what you want and can communicate that confidently as well as respectfully.

Here are some tips you can use to become more assertive:

Know your boundaries

Knowing your boundaries is extremely crucial in life. You need to your boundaries so that they can be respected by others. What feels good and what doesn’t? It is important to follow your intuition.

Learn how to debate respectfully

It’s really helpful to know how to stand up for yourself without being aggressive. This is why you can learn a thing or two from professional debating!

Take time for yourself when you need it to recharge

Learning how to say ‘no’ is so important, if you keep blindly saying yes to everything, resentment builds, and you may even start to become passive aggressive and negative instead! This hurts you and your relationships.

Go step by step

You don’t have to change everything immediately: starting small is okay! Building a strong foundation is good this means that you’re building confidence that will last you a lifetime.

Practice what you want to say beforehand

You can role play with a friend, a partner, with yourself in the mirror. Think about real life situations or experiences that you feel you could have responded better in and realize the mistakes you made in the past.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, then you should sign up for the Assertiveness Training course immediately! You can get started learning right now, from the comfort of your own home!

cpWouldYou

Controlling verbal and non-verbal communication
Addressing someone without blushing
Saying 'no' when you want to
Accepting criticism and feedback
Teaching professional assertiveness techniques to others

Assertiveness Training, aProfession

The Centre for Distance Learning, part of Ondernemersschool BV, is the largest training provider in the Benelux. It organizes professional training courses for adults from all over the world through the distance learning system. The school is nationally and internationally recognized by various professional associations such as the Wellness Federation, the Centre for Professional Qualification and is registered in the Central Register for Short Professional Education (CRKBO). This means that the educational institution complies with the Quality Code for Education Institutions for Short Professional Education. Moreover, the Center for Distance Learning meets the strict quality requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

cpLiPracticalInfo

Diploma
courseTypeH
3-6 months
219.00

cContent

The basis of assertive behavior
Rights and responsibilities
Reviewing your own assertiveness
Discovering your own limits
The different relationship modes
Different techniques to behave more assertively
Starting as an independent assertiveness coach
Assertiveness training
Find your first customers
Assertiveness at work
Assertiveness towards acquaintances and strangers

blogAvailable