How to Be Assertive and Stand up for Yourself the Smart Way

Give yourself space to come to terms with what you experienced before being able to consider what action to take next.

Get clear on your values. It’s important that you understand within yourself first, the nature and reason behind the battle you choose to fight.

Stepping into the other person’s perspective is not about dismissing your feelings or compromising your values and principles. 

It helps you to communicate in a language the other person will understand.

Being assertive Is about boundary setting, not winning.

Part of being assertive is stating your boundaries and illustrating very clearly (with examples) the line the other parties should not cross. 

• Choose your timing wisely
• Be prepared to have examples and stories, to give a stronger, clearer message
• Avoid placing blame
• Stick with the facts and describe the emotional and impact upon you with diplomacy.