09 | Assertiveness: What I Learned from a Cultural View Shift & 3 Communication Styles Every Person Needs to Understand in Order to Succeed

Do you think you’re pretty assertive and decent at communicating? Do you have a healthy self esteem and are you fairly confident most days? If you’re anything like my clients or myself, after this episode, you’ll likely discover that you have a lot further to go than you might have realized when it comes to communicating assertively. Assertiveness is the one thing that every client I coach tells me that they learned so much about and that this information was pivotal in creating stronger relationships and better communication.

Today, you’ll learn the different characteristics of 3 communication styles: passivity, assertiveness, and aggressiveness. Learn why all clients are surprised when they assess themselves and find they are less confident and assertive then they may have thought and learn what to do to start to improve your communication quickly. 

You’ll discover concepts from mental health professionals like Albert Ellis, Nathaniel Branden, Julie De Azevedo Hanks, and more. Gain clarity on less obvious ways assertiveness can show up in your life. 

I’ll give you key questions you can ask yourself to determine if you are living in alignment with your higher self and help you understand small steps you can take to develop clearer communication and improved mental health. 

Your path to a healthier family culture and healthier relationships starts today, my friend. Step forward into growth, my friend!

-Kendra

“Being assertive does not mean attacking or ignoring others feelings. It means that you are willing to hold up for yourself fairly–without attacking others.” -Albert Ellis (famous psychologist)

“The practice of assertiveness: being authentic in our dealings with others; treating our values and persons with decent respect in social contexts; refusing to fake the reality of who we are or what we esteem in order to avoid disapproval; the willingness to stand up for ourselves and our ideas in appropriate ways in appropriate contexts.” -Nathaniel Branden (famous psychotherapist and self esteem researcher)

“At its core, assertiveness is about the courage to express difference.” -Julie De Azevedo Hanks (Latter-day saint therapist and podcaster)

“Passivity allows others to decide for you. Aggressiveness decides for others. …Assertiveness decides for yourself.” -Darlene Lancer

https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-when-your-spouse-shuts-down-4097175 (What Is Stonewalling–article)

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