Dr. Seth Asks: Do You Think of Asserting Yourself As a Good Thing or Bad Thing?

The issue of assertiveness is a psychologically rich one because some people have powerful associations to the word "assertive." While some think of it as a positive trait, others may believe that being assertive is being too dominant, pushy or rude. The real goal when it comes to assertiveness is to learn how to do it carefully and fairly.

In this video, I give specific examples of how one can assert themself in a really positive way without turning others off or starting conflicts.