Exercise the power of "I."

 Exercise the power of "I."

To be assertive without coming across as hostile, use "I" statements. This communication technique helps you express your thoughts and feelings without blaming or accusing others. By using phrases like "I think ... " or "I feel ....," you take ownership of your emotions and opinions. This approach fosters open and respectful dialogue, promoting better understanding and collaboration. Conversely, using aggressive language or making sweeping generalizations with phrases like "You never... " or "You always...." can escalate tensions and hinder effective communication. By practicing the use of "I" statements, you can assert yourself confidently while maintaining a positive and constructive interaction with others.

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts from Pheonix University in Business Management, then a degree in Mass Communication and Cyber Analysis from Phoenix University, then on to Walden University for her master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology, her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. In her spare time, Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, Gouache, and pastels. As a political operative having worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 6 blogs that range from art to life coaching, to food, to writing, and opinion or history pieces each week.