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What is Holding You Back
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You like the idea of being assertive, but you’re not doing it.
Why?
There can be a variety of reasons for not being assertive.
Here are some for you to consider.
Choose those which most closely apply to you.
- Not wanting to seem aggressive or pushy
- Wanting people to like you
- Feeling shy and uncomfortable
- Not being sure of the “etiquette” in this situation and not wanting to tread on anyone’s toes
- Worried about what people will think of you
- Not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings
- Needing this person on your side, and willing to give in to get that
- Not sure how to phrase your request or statement
- Not wanting to create hostility or dislike
- Not wanting to cause a problem
- Wanting to appear as one of the group, going along with what they do, like, believe
- Knowing that your point of view is different and the others probably won’t understand where you are coming from
- Not caring enough to bother
Which of these is holding you back?
Read our
other articles and resources on Assertiveness
to help you move ahead past these hindrances.
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