Be Assertive - Health 2018

Strategies For Being Assertive

Know your priorities
You need to focus on what's important to you, your priorities. Don't get caught up on the little things.

Eye Contact
You need to keep eye contact if it's difficult, look at their forehead or nose.

Body Language
You need to stand up straight and keep your posture. Don't slouch.

Voice
You need to speak up and use your voice, be loud, be heard.
"I" Statements (e.g I feel)

You need to use "I" statements, don't use "you". Say something like 'I understand', or 'I know how you feel', be loud but don't be aggressive. Know the difference.

Small Victories
Be confident, feel good about yourself, and definitely stand up for yourself.