How to stand up for yourself without hurting someone's feelings
Being assertive does not come naturally to everyone. Many people struggle to place themselves first and set boundaries. They find it difficult to express their thoughts, feelings, and desires. The result? They shortchange themselves. Fortunately, you can learn how to assert yourself. You can build your self-confidence, become more empowered, and reduce your stress. In this assertiveness course, you will stand up for yourself. You'll make clear choices and negotiate in your own interest. And always with respect for the other person. Discover what New Heroes has in store for you and act decisively.
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Do you want to stand up for yourself, set clear boundaries, and not be afraid to speak to others about their behavior? Doing this can raise your profile, both personally and professionally, and highlight your skills. This doesn't mean you should instantly become a big mouth the moment you don't like something. No, being assertive means standing up for yourself without unnecessarily hurting another. Do you find that hard? Would you like to increase your confidence and be more assertive in your life? Then this online assertiveness training will help you to clearly say "no."
We want to help you with this challenge. It's possible that not all the examples or exercises apply to your situation. The intention is certainly not to embarrass others. You can also communicate your boundaries respectfully. So take from it what you can and what you feel comfortable with. But don't forget, if you want to learn to set your boundaries, you will need the courage to step outside your comfort zone.
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Our online courses are written by our "masters." Each one of them is an expert in their field, and they all have many years of experience. Among them you'll find trainers, psychologists, coaches, authors, etc.
Cor Visser is the master of our assertiveness courses. He enjoys helping people take care of themselves, but not at other people's expense.
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