You were born an original
You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.
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April 6, 2014
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Don’t allow others to decide how you feel about yourself
If you base your self-worth on how often people compliment and validate you, then you’re allowing others to decide how you feel about yourself.
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April 5, 2014
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You don’t need anyone’s approval
You don’t need anyone’s approval. Just because someone isn’t happy with you doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. In many cases, it’s often that the person isn’t happy with themselves.
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April 4, 2014
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Being assertive is neither passive nor aggressive
Being assertive is neither passive nor aggressive: you act and encourage others to be open and honest about their views, wishes and feelings, so that both parties act appropriately.
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April 2, 2014
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Samaritans are available 24×7
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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April 1, 2014
Anger ! by Craig Sunter
What is aggressive behaviour when communicating?
Aggressive behaviour includes being loud and opinionated, dominating the conversation, often interrupting, and rarely listening. If they disagree with you, this is often done with sarcasm or a putdown.
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March 31, 2014
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Create a better solution instead of blaming
When you blame others, you give away your power to get something fixed – so instead involve people to create something greater than the problem you are trying to solve.
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March 29, 2014
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What is passive behaviour?
Responding in a passive or non-assertive way tends to mean compliance with the wishes of others and can undermine individual rights and self-confidence.
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March 24, 2014
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Assertiveness is based on balance
Assertiveness is based on balance. It requires being forthright about your wants and needs while still considering the rights, needs, and wants of others.
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March 18, 2014
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What is assertiveness?
“Assertiveness” is the ability to speak up for ourselves in a way that is honest and respectful, and helps us do the things we want to do. This skill can be learned.
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March 17, 2014