How To Be More Assertive

When someone asks you for a favour, are you not able to say 'no' just because you can’t? Learn to be assertive!

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Give up shame! There is no shame in saying 'no' when you don’t want to say 'yes'. Speak for yourself, not others.

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Don’t be a mindless people-pleaser. You cannot keep pleasing people all your life. Give it up right now.

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Never say ‘yes’ under pressure. It may give you short-term security but it has long-term repercussions.

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Say what you really want and stick to it. It will make your life more simple, clear, and easy to live.

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By saying ‘No’ you are not insulting anyone but only giving respect to your choices, preferences, & decisions.

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