Understand and accept differences.

Understand and accept differences.

Being assertive is not about being aggressive or dominating the conversation; it's about expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and confidently. It's important to listen actively to the other person's perspective and respond thoughtfully. Use "I" statements to express your thoughts and feelings without blaming or accusing the other person. Remember that assertiveness is a skill that can be developed over time with practice and self-awareness. Don't be afraid to set boundaries and say no when necessary. By being assertive, you can improve your relationships, build self-confidence, and achieve your goals more effectively. 

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.