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“Assertiveness is not what you do, it’s who you are!“
Shakti Gawain

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Not knowing how to be assertive can cause you to feel:

• Depressed as a result of unexpressed anger
• Angry at others for manipulating or taking advantage you
• Helpless
• Hopeless
• That you have no control over your life
• Resentful
• Frustrated
• Lonely

You may start to feel despondent and angry with yourself for being weak. You may ask yourself why did I let someone victimise me?

You may find your self at time blowing up with rage, repressed feelings can build up inside us.

Anxiety about situations can lead to avoidance. It is worth learning to feel confident about being assertive in order to move forward and enjoy more that life has to offer.

Being non-assertive can lead to poor relationships at home and a work. Non-assertive people can find it difficult to express emotions of any kind, negative OR positive. Relationships that work usually consist of two people that can tell each other what they want and need and how the other person affects them. Other people cannot read your mind. Learning to be assertive can lead to more fulfilling relationships at home and at work.

Not being able to express your feelings can lead to physical complaints like headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure. Stress causes all kinds of complaints, and learning to be assertive can relieve stress and anxiety.

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