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Expert Author: Jaime Jones "It is not about you." I recall reading these 1st four words in Chapter One of Rick Warren's best-selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life." I recall pausing and going through this curt discussion with myself that went something like, "Wait a minute, if it's not about ME, then who on the planet could it possibly be about?" Expert Author: Greg Caughill Spiritual formation and spiritual growth aims at deepening of spiritual faith and is carried out by a number of means of which spiritual disciplines is one. In fact, spiritual disciplines are so deeply linked to spiritual formation that according to many spiritual disciplines is the sole mean to the attainment of spiritual growth. Spiritual disciplines is all about following the ancient practices of discipline for these practices do help people to grow spiritually and gives them a sense of control. Spiritual disciplines truly helps people to usher themselves in the presence of God and hope to get their lives transformed for the best. Expert Author: Michael Lee There is no age limit to assertiveness. If you want to know some effective tips on being assertive, then this article is for you. Being assertive comes with a lot of perks. You become the center of attention. Your ideas are often heard. And most of the time, you get what you want. Unfortunately, assertiveness doesn't come naturally to everybody. A lot of people actually grow up withdrawn, insecure and unmotivated. However, there are tips on being assertive that can give your personality a jump start. Expert Author: Michael Lee Assertive communication skills should not be mistaken for aggressiveness. These are two different things. For example, don't think that having a shouting match with the saleslady counts as being assertive. That's just being plain rude and undisciplined. To clear the air, let me explain what assertive communication skills really mean. Having such skills means being able to stand up for what you believe in without resorting to threats or any other form if disrespect. Using the saleslady situation as an example, here are ways on how you can handle things assertively (and not aggressively). Expert Author: Michael Lee Unless you pick up a few assertiveness tips in life, you'll never be able to challenge yourself and move up the career ladder. The same principle applies to your personal life as well. This article shows you 3 assertiveness tips to take charge of your life. Expert Author: Michael Lee If you finally learn how to deal with mean people without losing your cool, then you're pretty much ready to handle anything! Expert Author: Michael Lee Anyone can now influence without authority. The time has long passed when the power of influence was exclusive only to those who held higher positions over you. Expert Author: Michael Lee Annoying people come in different personalities, and not all of them are even annoying in one particular way. That's why, if you want to know how to deal with annoying people, you have to identify what exactly about them galls you. Expert Author: Steve Gillman You can actually use your mind power to control what are considered involuntary body funtions. Here are some examples of how to do it. Expert Author: Maggie Musgrave First, let me ask you this. Are you assertive? Do you even know what assertiveness is? Many people think that they know and others have never even heard of it. The rest of us have to put up with these two groups. Or do we? Expert Author: Anne Walsh Persuasion, it's something we need to be able to use every day…even if it's only to persuade our partners/spouses to put out the washing…here are some fun ways in which you can persuade others to do things for you. Expert Author: Lisa Copen Chronic illness can leave you feeling exhausted and it can be difficult to be a good advocate for yourself. At the same time, the red tape can grow wearisome and give you a negative attitude. How can you learn to be assertive without getting a bad rap? Expert Author: Michael Lee Assertiveness allows you to get your point across in a way that is better remembered by the other party through the intensity of the emotion that is associated with it. However, assertiveness also has the potential to destroy relationships and business opportunities if not applied properly. Expert Author: Van Lint Ineke There's no need for you to imitate anybody else; they already exist. It would be a big waste of time trying to be someone else. You are at your best being yourself! The world needs you as you are, exactly as you are! Dare to be yourself. The more you dare to be yourself, the more freedom you will feel. The more freedom you feel, the more you will dare. Daring and freedom support each other to re-create your unique self in an ever expanding celebration of Life. Your life. Expert Author: Kate Harper "The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others"
Sharon Anthony Bower It is interesting that many people still confuse being assertive with being aggressive. How about you? Have you learnt the difference? Forgive me if you have, but for those of you who still aren't quite clear, here is a quick guide to assertiveness - going for the win-win result. Expert Author: Dorothy Lafrinere You have been hurt and raped of one of your most sacred emotions, self-worth. Now you want it back, so take it back. It is right there inside of you. You just have buried it under all your dirty laundry. Expert Author: Royane Real Do you always put your own needs last, and the needs of everyone else first? Do you find it hard to ask for what you need? Do others ignore you, or even worse, take advantage of you? You have to respect yourself and your own needs if you want others to respect you too.
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