Make your voice heard

Being assertive shows that you believe in yourself and respect others.

Do you sometimes find it hard to say what you want without worrying about someone else’s feelings? Being assertive is an important skill that lets you stand up for yourself and still treat others with respect. What does assertive mean? Being assertive lets you explain what you want and give your opinion in an honest way that doesn’t make the other person feel angry or bad. For example, if your friend wants to go on a bike ride and you don’t, you can tell them this clearly without hurting their feelings instead of going along with their plans just to keep them happy. Anne Dickson is a psychologist (an expert in thoughts and feelings) and author, and she says assertiveness means that you take responsibility for what you want and…

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