How to be more assertive

Being assertive does not come naturally to a lot of people, it takes practice.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Time
• Practice
• Confidence

1. Make sure your posture is good, stand tall

2. Practice having a clear calm voice instead of a shaky one

3. Express clearly what you need or want from that person, without sounding rude or uncertain

4. If the person seems not to listen, express again your wants in a clear calm voice and show that you are confident.

Tips & Warnings

• To become more assertive it takes practice, so if the first time you try it, you do not succeed, do not worry. Just keep on trying.

[LivnLovnNLernn]

on 10/3/2008 Sometimes I have a little trouble in this field. Thanks for the advice.

[purrfect1969]

on 10/1/2008 Simple, yet effective advice.

[HairCrazy]

on 10/1/2008 This is hard for a lot of people. THanks!

[bar10dr98]

on 9/30/2008 Great advice!

[duncan411]

on 9/29/2008 Great Tips