Assert Yourself Simple Steps To Build Your Confidence

Now in ebook format for the first time.

Don't spend your life blaming yourself for being inadequate, shy or too easily led. Learn how to assert yourself. This best-selling book has already changed the lives of thousands of people.

From the bestselling author of Assert Yourself and Managing Anger, this self-help guide aims to show how to recover from deep-seated hurt, cope with knocks to one's pride, and help others develop strong self esteem.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about self-confidence at work with this practical guide. It is widely assumed that confident people progress further in their careers and always get what they want. While this is true to an extent, anybody can become one of these confident people and begin to fulfil their desires. By understanding the causes of your low confidence and building it back up, you too can achieve your goals. Stop hiding in the background; assert yourself and climb that career ladder! In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Understand why you lack self-confidence and how this can harm you personally and professionally • Use confidence-building techniques to help you voice your opinions and be heard • See why self-confidence is so important in every aspect of your life ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM| COACHING The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.

Astounding things seem just within your grasp, so why does it seem like you never reach? What is holding you back? How do you take those first steps from zero to hero? This guide is everything you need to know to be the best version of yourself possible. Alternating between too much and too little of every skill presented, we offer a unique glimpse into each mind, giving insight into perspectives you may never have considered. Being assertive is about far more than getting your way, and learning to take a stand is about far more than a loud voice. Aiming each lesson at those who have to develop greater strength in the ability or learn when to relax one's grip on it, both active and passive personality types are addressed, often offering crucial insight into the motivations of others. Interpersonal or far-ranging, intimate or public, the lessons taught here will benefit your life from the small scale to the large. This guide seeks to inform novice and master alike. As you go though it, you will learn exactly what it takes to assert yourself. The 7 EASY STEPS are starting points, allowing us to explore all related topics. YOU'LL LEARN: Boundaries not only keep you healthy but are crucial to the lesson Confidence in not only yourself but your ideas; practical lessons in developing it Preparation of these foundational practices will give you an edge Focus means never taking your eye off the prize; here is the breakdown Active listening isn't only looking aware but knowing others' perspective; here's how Validating others' feelings helps them and you; simple rules to keep in mind Compromise is strength; learn how to fuse, hybridize and weave ideas together And so much more! Don't miss out: never before have all the elements of assertiveness been laid out in such straightforward, easy-to-do instructions. Breaking toward science and research wherever possible, the 7 EASY STEPS never condescends to anecdotal or popular belief, being the author's words on fact instead of hearsay. Join us as we look at what it means to be assertive in the 21st century. When a stronger, more sure-footed position in this turbulent, ever-changing world is the reward, there is nothing to lose from improving your willpower. This guide will give you the terms you need to make observations, the tools to create effective, lasting change, and the wisdom to know when you should not do anything. Whether doing a little personal development or seriously digging into inner demons, there is not a single facet of your life unaffected by willpower. It is not good enough to be a leader by definition. You have to be a leader people want to follow. Even if the only one led is yourself, this guide will give you the lessons needed to achieve the iron-willed emotional resilience you have been looking for. Isn't it time you stopped being a passenger in your own life and finally took the wheel? Don't waste another minute being pushed this way and that by life. Learn how to assert yourself today. Let's get started!

Do you find it hard to say 'no'? Are you tongue-tied in important meetings? Assert Yourself will help you find your voice and stand up for yourself without appearing aggressive. Full of practical advice on how to change the way you work and live for the better, the book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of handy books and websites.

The new updated and fully revised edition of this bestselling title. Poor self-esteem can sabotage relationships and careers, cause self-destructive behaviour and can hold us back from achieving our full potential.