On an average day, you probably have several opportunities to express yourself openly. Stating your preferences in simple, honest terms can help you build the life you seek.
Whether at work with your team or home with your friends and families, being clear on your intentions, wants, and desires will not only help you achieve your goals, it will allow others to understand and support you better.
Enjoy these benefits by building your assertiveness skills and putting boundaries into place:
1. Cultivate contentment with life. The more you ask for what you desire, the more likely you are to get it. We often forget that the answer is always no unless we ask. When you allow yourself to obtain what you want more often, you will find more satisfaction in your life.
2. Have the freedom to ask for what you want. When setting boundaries, you can feel free to share your emotions with others in appropriate ways without hurting their feelings.
3. Enjoy more stable relationships. One of the beautiful side effects of demonstrating practical assertiveness skills is that you will experience more stable relationships with less conflict.
Although you most likely understand what being assertive involves, you may be thinking that sometimes responding passively is best. After all, you are an easy-going person, and you don't expect to be satisfied all the time. But when you act passively, you run the risk of holding in your feelings and becoming dissatisfied.
Keeping emotions inside can take a toll on relationships. Trying to dismiss your feelings instead of discussing them can result in you speaking inappropriately later when you finally let out your frustrations. This type of response can be damaging to any relationship.
You have a right to be open and honest about how you feel in your interactions with others. And if you express yourself assertively, chances are good the other person will not be hurt or offended. They’ll most likely listen and respond to your needs, which can only improve your emotional connection.
4. Others see you as honest. When you habitually communicate assertively, people know you aren't going to pull any punches. They believe you’re going to say how you honestly feel, and they don’t have to worry about what’s going on with you.
5. Manifest greater self-confidence. Interestingly, the more you express your wants and needs, the more your confidence will grow. Those who set boundaries regularly in the course of their daily lives tend to believe they’ll be successful in whatever they do.
When you state what it is you’re after, people are often willing to accommodate you. How’s that for a confidence-builder?
6. Attune yourself with your self-worth. Can you imagine doing anything that will make you feel more worthy than simply and honestly asking for what you need? After all, nothing else says, “I know that I’m a worthwhile person” better than being forthcoming about what’s on your mind.
7. Set the example. As you freely and appropriately express yourself, those around you see the enriched life you lead and are encouraged to go after those same rewards. They’ll emulate the confidence you demonstrate with your assertiveness skills.
8. Honor others’ boundaries. To encourage others to honor your boundaries and support your needs, honor theirs. When your boundaries or needs conflict with someone else’s, work to find compromises that still uphold each of your values.
The more you speak up for your desires, the better your life becomes. Practice assertiveness daily. When you do, you’ll inspire those around you and ignite your passion for life.
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