Being assertive means that you are self-assured know what you want from life, are happy to stand up for yourself and have the respect of those around you. Do you want to be like this? This book will show you how!
Practical and easy to read, it looks at what it means to be assertive in today's world. As well as containing plenty of exercises and case studies, it also includes a personal plan which can be adapted by you to suit the issues you are facing.
About the author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: What's It All About?
Chapter 1: What does being assertive really mean?
Chapter 2: Why we do too much for people
Chapter 3: What we're told to do
Chapter 4: So who are you really?
Chapter 5: Over-assertiveness and over-compensation
Part 2: Taking Charge of It All
Chapter 6: Talking the talk
Chapter 7: Walking the walk
Chapter 8: You are worth it
Chapter 9: Working with what you know
Chapter 10: Tips 'n' tricks
Chapter 11: Changing your assertiveness habits for good in 14 days
Conclusion
Index
