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How to Be Assertive

Understanding Assertiveness and Its Importance Assertiveness is the ability to express one’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a clear, direct, and respectful way without violating the rights of others. It is a valuable communication skill that can help individuals build and maintain healthy relationships, set boundaries, and effectively navigate conflicts. Assertiveness is often confused with aggressiveness or passiveness. Aggressiveness involves…