Do you often say ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’? Or maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself or set clear boundaries with those around you. If so, you might benefit from becoming more ...

1 Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Elverum, Norway 2 Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Concurrent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders, ...

Assertiveness and self-esteem are deeply intertwined, forming a foundation for emotional health, effective communication, and personal growth. Assertiveness—the ability to stand up for one’s needs and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. If you're a woman in the workplace, you've likely heard these seemingly impossible-to-navigate pieces of advice. The underlying ...

I probably should not admit to this character flaw in a blog post where other people may read it, but this is the era of vulnerability, so here goes: I’m a pushover. If you ask me to do something, I ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Lifestyle expert Anastasia Turchetta, who is the author of her upcoming book, “The Highway to Health: Riding the road to better boundaries,” joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the global ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

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In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, assertiveness has emerged as a critical trait for success. Many individuals, however, find themselves trapped in the cycle of people-pleasing, ...