Getting people to respect you is easy if you learn how to be more assertive by improving your communication skills the right way. A common misconception is that you need to act like an extrovert to ...

Assertive communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. Think of it as a healthy midpoint between passive communication and aggressive communication. When ...

Is either of these remarks, spoken to a neighbor, assertive? If you don’t mind, can you turn down your music? You need to turn down your music right now. The answer is no. People often think that ...

People with all sorts of difficulties—ranging from typical, everyday deflation, anxiety, and personality pathology—often struggle with being pro-active, exercising self-control, overcoming passivity, ...