The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Become Strong Willed and Stop People Pleasing

Book excerpt: Symptom Checklist for Lack of Assertiveness In situations where you want to say ‘no,’ disagree or ask for something that you want… ✔️You feel uncomfortable, awkward, tense, guilty, or rude. Overexplain and apologise. ✔️You end up agreeing to do something you don’t want to do and feel drained or used as a result. ✔️People tend to pressure you, get confrontational or punish you for denying their requests. The good news is that you’re not alone. The bad news is that if you don’t learn to be assertive you’ll always feel like a doormat, invite toxic people into your life and compromise your needs for the sake of everyone else’s wants. If you want to easily learn… How to be assertive AND kind, calm & considerate at the same time. How to have healthy relationships with others, that involve feel-good boundaries, clear communication and balanced dynamics. How to meet others’ needs without sacrificing your own well-being & how to have your needs met without feeling guilty. Then this book is a 100% YES! for you. “There are thousands of books on assertiveness, why should I read this one?” The Art of Everyday Assertiveness is not just another self-help guide that you’ll read and forget.The author, Ian, will guide you through self-exploration to help you understand your current behavioural patterns and how they show up in your life. (Anyone can do this, even without previous experience in self-analysis!) He’ll help you see how healthy assertiveness looks in real life… at work, in love, in family relations and in other common situations. He’ll give you practical ways to start learning assertiveness in a way that doesn’t compromise your kindness and consideration for others. “Ian writes in an incredibly caring, empathetic and accepting way. The whole time I felt like I was getting advice from a good friend, not a self-help book!” Actionable, Eye-Opening & Inspirational; A 96-Page Book on Assertiveness Here’s what you’ll find inside the Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Psychological explanations of assertiveness; most people have no idea! Why do you struggle with assertiveness? Conflict resolution styles; become confident in any situation. Discover what type of non-assertive you are! How to naturally become assertive at work, in social settings, in love, and in family situations. & so much more! Learn how to be assertive WITHOUT coming across as passive-aggressive or petty on social media and e-communication platforms. “It takes a couple of weeks to start seeing results of healthy assertiveness… And they last a lifetime.” Make assertiveness your new practice and see how your relationships, professional life and self-confidence transform. Click “Buy Now” to get instant access to The Art of Everyday Assertiveness.