Seamos Asertivos 😃// Let's be Assertive
On this occasion I would like to touch on a subject that I think we should always bear in mind when interacting, namely assertiveness
For several years I have had the pleasure of training young people and adults, within formal and non-formal education, contributing in my class groups this knowledge and above all making them aware of the existence of this skill that we all possess but few of us practice.
En una sesión de clases/ In a class session
Respecting the opinion of others by freely expressing what they think, taking into account their feelings, respecting different points of view and communicating appropriately and effectively can define Assertiveness.
Explicando comunicación asertiva/ Explaining Assertive Communication
I try to make my students see that by being assertive they achieve many benefits that range from getting and strengthening friendly ties, creating good working, friendly and family relationships; avoiding conflicts and being able to achieve negotiation as a tool for discernment; encouraging teamwork in a healthy, positive and psychologically balanced way; but the one that leads them to reflect the most is that it allows us to be better people
Abarcando conflictos con asertividad/ Covering conflicts with assertiveness
Assertive communication involves an adequate handling of one's own emotions as well as those of the person receiving the message, as well as creating a calm and favorable climate for the exchange of any information without hurting, without shouting, without attacking, and taking into consideration that the other person is hurt in this communicative process because it will add more stress, tension, frustration and sadness to that emotional backpack that we all carry for many years in our lives
Trabajando emociones y asertividad/Working on emotions and assertiveness
However, what can we say about those who are not assertive? We all know someone like that, someone who instead of assertively supporting and correcting, criticizes, humiliates and offends. Someone who believes that by assaulting and shouting he will be heard more. Someone who hides behind a simple I am like that. Someone who shouts offensive words without remembering the damage they can produce in the psyche and heart. - Do you remember anyone?
In short, the healthiest option is for us to be assertive, as this post is titled, remembering that no one is perfect, and that we should positively treat others as we want to be treated
Let assertiveness become your new form of expression. Grateful that you have accompanied me on this journey today