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1. Battling the Bully - Standing Up for Yourself with Confidence and Assertiveness November 05, 2009 When I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, which I won. She never picked on me again. I learned at an early age that if you allow people to bully, harass, or cut you down, then they will do so. If, on the other hand, you make a decision to stand up for yourself and not allow the bully to take control, then s/he will move on to someone or somethi... (read more) Author: Sharon Mikrut

2. Assertiveness is the key to success October 02, 2009 Assertiveness is generally about getting what you want. This is an important asset if you want to succeed in your field. To be assertive is essential and to assert oneself can be learnt. Sounds confusing right? Many people are confused about this statement. Many people want to be assertive but can’t seem to get the best ingredient to assert themselves. Assertiveness is valued, it pays, and it is easy. Confusing as it may sound, the good news about this is that, assertiveness can be learnt and if you are interested on how to master this quality, read on… If you want to learn assertiveness, you... (read more) Author: cream packham

3. 10 NLP Tips to be More Confident and Successful at Work and in Business October 02, 2009 10 NLP Tips to be More Confident and Successful at Work and in Business 1. Think back. Try to remember the positive things you've done in the last six months and write a list of your achievements. You’ll be surprised how long it is. Identify challenges you faced and overcame. Next ask yourself what qualities did I need to achieve this? Write them down. Now Pat yourself on the back. Often we learn skills that are transferable even if our jobs our very specific. This can make you feel good when you remember just how much and how far you have come. 2. Listen out. Ar... (read more) Author: Trevor Aird

4. How To Be An Assertive Woman September 28, 2009 Women will occasionally find themselves in heated arguments. Sometimes, people’s views and opinions will come in conflict and create drama. Every now and then these conversations can lead to more difficult situations. Knowing how to be assertive in a nice way can prevent an argument from blowing up and may even help one win an argument. Learning how to be an assertive woman consists of two things: one is the tendency towards a positive attitude, and the other is audacity. Assertiveness means that you possess a kind of boldness; the boldness to let your views and opinions be heard. A... (read more) Author: William Doyle

5. Excerpt From The Art Of Managing: Conflict Behavior Styles September 28, 2009 Conflict occurs in situations in which people are interdependent, seek different outcomes, favor different methods to the same end, or perceive others are interfering with their ability for rewards or resources. A person’s behavior in conflict situations can be described by two basic dimensions—assertiveness and cooperation. Assertiveness is the extent to which the team member attempts to satisfy his own concerns. Cooperation is the team members attempt to satisfy the other person’s concerns. There are five specific methods of dealing with conflict using these two dimensions: competing, collab... (read more) Author: William Doyle

6. Being Safe? You'll Be Sorry!! September 26, 2009 Why People Are Afraid To Take Risks & Leave Their Comfort Zones When we consider actually moving toward our heart’s desire, a part of us automatically looks ahead to the possible consequences - especially the negative ones. Our “comfort zone” glooms onto these negative consequences. The comfort zone argues it’s the actions that will bring on the negative consequences. The comfort zone’s emotionally backed recommendation: No Action The comfort zone stays fairly quiet as long as we don’t seriously contemplate action. We can want our dream all we want; we can think about someday ge... (read more) Author: William Doyle

7. Go Where Your Energy is Strong September 25, 2009 \"Keep your center and you’ll know which way you have to go.\" – Terry Dobson, aikidoist and author, Aikido In Everyday Life I had undertaken a project that I was beginning to feel was beyond my personal resources to accomplish. I had asked a friend and colleague if I might organize a workshop in the New England area that he would teach. After many months of collecting information, I was at the point of choosing and committing to a conference center. Next would come the advertising, invitations, mailings, registrations, etc. It happened many years ago in the early stages of my new career, a... (read more) Author: William Doyle

8. The Greatest Gift September 22, 2009 "Go ahead, Judy, talk to your father. What do you want to say?" With these words offered by my favorite Aunt Mimi, I was given the greatest gift—the gift of myself. Mimi and I had gone on an aunt-niece shopping adventure, and at age 15, I became the proud owner of my first mini-skirt. Upon seeing it, my dad hit the roof, and as usual, I was angry, scared, and tongue-tied. Years of admonitions to not "talk back," had my voice stopped in my throat. Before that moment, I believe I didn't know that I could have wishes of my own, schooled as I was in pleasing others. How could I speak my tho... (read more) Author: William Doyle

9. Assertiveness Top Ten Tips September 18, 2009 Assertiveness is a life skill; useful both inside and outside work. However, the reactions and behaviors we employ now are the result of years of fine tuning. Being assertive doesn’t happen overnight, but the more practice you get, the more skilled you become. And while you may not always get what you want, you will always know you gave it your best. So here are the top ten tips for improving your assertive behavior: 1. Believe in yourself more - always think positively and feed yourself with positive inner dialogue. Stand in front of a mirror, look yourself in the eye, and tell yourself ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

10. Jack Russell Training For Better Understanding Of An Assertive Dog September 09, 2009 One good way to come to terms with the assertive or obstinate nature of a dog is to study how that nature is used by the dogs. Herding dogs are known for more assertiveness than other dog breeds. A Border Collie is an example. The dog is actually tenacious enough to intimidate livestock or other animals, even its humans. Right from the start, Jack Russell Terriers were meant for some persistent and tenacious hunting and stalking of quarry. The dog will literally enter another animal's home to get it by hook or by crook to leave. The terrier will want to use bark, nip, and bite to enter un... (read more) Author: Richard Cussons

11. Assertiveness - Why It Is Perceived To Be Difficult August 21, 2009 Assertiveness is state of confidence wherein one is bold, direct and primarily confident with others. Many times assertiveness gets confused with aggression. This leads to mishaps like snubbing other people on the wrong site, thereby creating a negative impact. For this reason, it is important to understand how to be assertive especially at the work place. Being assertive can showcase a more proactive and confident individual. Assertiveness is essential in the workplace where colleagues and managers can make unreasonable requests or demands on your time - leading to stress, depression and... (read more) Author: Pramila Mathew

12. How To Deal With Bad Neighbors: 3 Types Of Bad Neighbors And How To Conquer Them July 27, 2009 In a perfect world, you can have a good job, a great family, and perfect neighbors. Unfortunately, you can’t always get three out of three. However, with a little lesson in persuasion and assertiveness, you can at least deal with one of the three constants in your life. In this article, I will teach you how to deal with bad neighbors. Not everyone is the same. However, that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate every snoopy old lady or every noisy family that lives next to you. If you want to know how to deal with bad neighbors, read on! 1) The Old Rumor Mill Don’t you just hate i... (read more) Author: Michael Lee

13. How To Win Every Argument: 3 Useful Tips To Come Out On Top Of Any Argument July 23, 2009 You win some, you lose some. That’s what they always say. But why would you resign yourself to this idea when you can learn how to win every argument that comes your way; or at least, increase the odds of your victory every time? In this article, I’m going to show you how to win every argument using certain techniques in persuasion and assertiveness. You might already be familiar with some of them, but a little review never hurt anybody. Tip # 1 On How To Win Any Argument: Be Prepared. When you know that you’re going to get into an argument, be sure to prepare as much as you c... (read more) Author: Michael Lee

14. Promoting Your Day Care Business July 21, 2009 Day care centers are a valuable commodity in many communities. They are usually a child’s first exposure to a school atmosphere. This is where children first learn how to interact and develop their social skills. They learn character traits like assertiveness, friendliness, and confidence. Day care is where a child first learns how to “play” as well. These facilities are quite popular all over the United States, and prove to be an important resource for parents and children alike. Below are a few of the latest trends in Day care businesses. Flexible Payments – Recognizing that the economy... (read more) Author: Nikki Sabato

15. The incredible videos that are changing people`s lives everyday,The fantastic subliminal videos. May 27, 2009 What does failure mean to you?Did you experienced many failures in your life?Did you get up and come on the right track again or are you telling yourself that you are a total failure.? Maybe you conditioned yourself to live that life.Today ,may be a special day for you ,if you have some time and stay with me and listen what i am to say.Or you just get away and continue with your life.But be certain that this is a great opportunity for everyone who is so determined that his life would be better.I had already written previous articles on these amazing subliminal videos. I know that this is dif... (read more) Author: Denise Zammit

16. How To Become More Assertive May 22, 2009 Being assertive does not mean you are learning to become aggressive, loud or a bully. It is all about helping you to stand up to people who are like this. It’s not a matter of trying to dominate others. It is a matter of resisting those who are out to dominate and manipulate you. It is all about resisting manipulation and being able to cope with criticism. So how do you exactly go about improving it? The concept of being assertive is about seeing yourself as an equal who has certain rights. Also it involves respecting the fact that the people you deal with on a daily basis have the sam... (read more) Author: Lisa Mills

17. More Sex through Memory Replacement May 19, 2009 People in relationships shouldn't be the only ones enjoying a sexually fulfilling lifestyle. Everybody deserves to satisfy their sexual appetites on a more than occasional basis, assuming they are healthy and legal appetites. For many single people, however, finding and maintaining sexual partners can be difficult. Those suffering from a lack of confidence or assertiveness may find themselves too often unable to attain what they truly want and desire. Such feelings of shyness, inadequacy and intimidation are deeply rooted in the subconscious mind, and cannot simply be turned on and off with ... (read more) Author: Jack Strawman

18. Are Employers Prepared for the Retiring Baby Boomers? May 08, 2009 Are employers prepared for the approaching retirement of the baby boomer generation? There are warnings that employers are unprepared to lose the boomers. Approximately one third or more of the work force is made up of the Baby Boomers. Filling an abundance of the most skilled and senior positions. This is attributable to their professionalism, assertiveness, creativity, and demanding as workers. Remember when the situation in the year 2000 when everyone thought the Y2K computer bug was going to destroy all the computers and never happened. Well the same fear about the baby boomer retire... (read more) Author: Rosan Kanas

19. Bullying in the Workplace April 06, 2009 The Employment Act 2008 became law on 6th April 2009, replacing the old Act of 2002. It was felt that the old Act led to undesirable litigation in building a ‘them and us’ situation. The 2008 Act requires attempts at mediation and the optional support from ACAS. The intention is that resolution by an Employment Tribunal really should be the last resort. Well and good if the new Act reduces the incidents of workplace bullying. This may not happen immediately, but with a new 25% penalty uplift available to Employment Judges there is every chance of success. It used to be called ‘Strong... (read more) Author: David Pratt

20. Learn tips for earning Money through internet Marketing March 24, 2009 Optimism – is foreseeing things in a positive way notwithstanding any circumstances that may hinder progress. The assertiveness of an individual depends on his knowledge of how to handle a difficult situation • Creativity – is thinking outside the box. Expanding one’s mind of what is beyond the ordinary through fine research and collection of data. • Stability – either physical, mental, social or emotional, a leader must possess a stable life which means he could handle tough situations during tough times • Charismatic – intelligence of communicating with different walks of life. Who says a... (read more) Author: JASON WALLACE

21. Empowerment - Taking Control Of Your Life March 04, 2009 Virginia Woolf once said that “To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.” Empowerment is the process of developing our personal power so that we control our own life, leading to personal freedom. To become empowered, I found the following six steps to be helpful: 1. Understand that you have control over your life and that no one can control you. This first step is absolutely critical. Although others may have controlled your life in the past or may still attempt to do so, you are the one who ultimately controls your life. It may be difficult to break old patterns, but it can... (read more) Author: Sharon Mikrut

22. A new way in which modern day women looks upon sexual health January 13, 2009 The new age is going to be the age of the women. The emancipation of women in the present times has seen a new high. Women today are enjoying much liberty and freedom than what they did even a couple of decades back. They have become more assertive of their rights and freedom and are ready to fight for them. The same assertiveness has entered the sexual lives of the women as well. They are well aware and much better informed particularly regarding the sexual health. The modern day woman is more demanding and assertive regarding sex than what their ancestors were. Today’s woman is much bet... (read more) Author: Jack Paul

23. The Psychology of Selling December 19, 2008 The Psychology of Selling People fit into four categories They should be sold to in different ways Knowing your BEHAVIOURAL STYLE is the first step in improving your interpersonal effectiveness. The next step developing the skills for determining the style of others with whom you interact. These skills relate to your ability to observe others behaviour and determining their relative levels of assertiveness and responsiveness. Generally speaking, you should begin assessing behaviour one dimension at a time. Then you should continue observing until you have enough data on the oth... (read more) Author: carole delglyn

24. The Psychology of Selling December 15, 2008 People fit into four categories They should be sold to in different ways Knowing your BEHAVIOURAL STYLE is the first step in improving your interpersonal effectiveness. The next step developing the skills for determining the style of others with whom you interact. These skills relate to your ability to observe others behaviour and determining their relative levels of assertiveness and responsiveness. Generally speaking, you should begin assessing behaviour one dimension at a time. Then you should continue observing until you have enough data on the other dimension. When you... (read more) Author: carole delglyn

25. Building Self Esteem December 02, 2008 Self Esteem Building What does this mean? What is Self Esteem? How do we know that we need to build Self Esteem? Hello, I've been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty years. Self Esteem (good or bad) is central to and related to most human experiences and certainly connected to virtually every issue I encounter; from drug abuse to parenting skills, to relationships, assertiveness training--you name it. Fix Self Esteem and almost magically, there is improvement in lots, and I mean lots or other areas, including these four. Self Esteem is s... (read more) Author: Steven Griggs, Ph.D.

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