The document discusses assertiveness, including defining it as an honest, direct, and appropriate expression of one's feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. It provides examples of assertive behaviors and rights as well as benefits of being assertive such as higher self-esteem, less anxiety, and better stress management. The document also addresses common barriers to being assertive such as fear of change or lack of confidence and emphasizes that being assertive involves greater self-awareness.

3. Please write a One Sentence Definition of ASSERTIVENESS

6. A n H onest , D irect & A ppropriate E xpression of O ne’s F eelings, T houghts & B eliefs

8. Failure to stand up for your rights Failure to express your thoughts, feelings & beliefs

9. I Stand Up For My RIGHTS I Don’t Care About Yours My RIGHTS Are More Important Than Yours

10. P utting F orward O ne's V iews

11. C onfident & D irect In C laiming O ne's R ights

12. Human Beings Can Alter Their Lives By Altering Their Attitudes Of Mind

24. Test Your Assertiveness A “ YES ” response to the questions indicates an assertive approach

32. What’s Keeping You From Being Assertive?

35. I nvolves G reater S elf - A wareness

36. C onfident F irm D emanding D ecided F orward P ositive F orceful S trong-willed S elf-assured C an-do

37. No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent