Are you a "Yes" man? Are you someone who just goes with the flow, no matter how much it inconveniences you? According to ArtOfManliness.com, you might need a little help in assertiveness!
An assertive person will stand up for himself and his rights, while at the same time respecting others and their opinions. Here are a few steps to help get you started.
Set Some Boundaries - Passive men typically have no boundaries and allow others to walk all over them.
Take Responsibility - Own your mistakes and problems and fix them! It's not someone else's job.
Don't expect folks to read your mind - Nice Guys expect others to recognize what they need and want without having to say a word. That doesn't happen...SPEAK UP!
Understand you’re not in charge of how others feel or behave - Your stress level will drop dramatically when you realize that worrying about how others carry themselves isn’t your issue.
Own Your Words - It's ok to ruffle feathers from time to time. But part of being assertive is taking responsibility for the consequences, come what may.
Patience - Mom used to say that Patience is a virtue, Assertiveness takes time. Don’t think you’ll magically become assertive simply by reading this article.
This article is focused towards men, but it could benefit everyone who wants to stop being a push over!
