16 min

Assertive Series Part 2 - Handling Compliments Talk Your Way Up

    • Self-Improvement

Most of us grow up fearing and avoiding conflict with others. Sometimes the perception of others becomes much more essential than our own perception of ourselves. That mindset can truly be kryptonite for effective communication. It can hinder us from expressing our wants and needs and often leaves us agitated and depressed. But at the same time, we should be wary and considerate of other people's wants and needs while expressing our own. That's where being assertive comes in. It's a comm...

Most of us grow up fearing and avoiding conflict with others. Sometimes the perception of others becomes much more essential than our own perception of ourselves. That mindset can truly be kryptonite for effective communication. It can hinder us from expressing our wants and needs and often leaves us agitated and depressed. But at the same time, we should be wary and considerate of other people's wants and needs while expressing our own. That's where being assertive comes in. It's a comm...

16 min