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- Share resources - links, articles, blogs - on practising assertive communication.
- Share tips and suggestions on your experiences with communicating assertively and putting forward your needs.
Zainab Bawa Primer on assertive communicationDid it ever occur to you that you have a right to say ‘no’, and you have the right to not offer reasons or provide justifications for why you are saying ‘no’? more
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Zainab Bawa Unhelpful beliefs associated with saying 'no'What are some of the unhelpful beliefs about saying ‘no’? more
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Zainab Bawa Consequences of not being able to say 'no'Inability to say ‘no’ or the fear of communicating assertively leads to: more
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Zainab Bawa Assertiveness techniques - five ways to say 'no'Becoming skilled at assertive communication requires continuous practice. It is like building muscular strength - muscles develop with strength training over time. So does the ability to say ‘no’. At first, you may face difficulty in separating your emotions from the communication. Don’t beat yourself up when this happens or when things don’t go as planned the first few times you practise saying … more
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