Chapter 9

What is your sphere of comfort within which to practise all of the assertiveness tools we have identified so far? And how do you ensure that you are working comfortably and productively within your own spectrum?

The important thing about assertiveness is to keep it authentic and adjust your own choices around communication to make sure that any tools or techniques you use serve you easily, without it feeling like you have simply added more things to the ‘to do’ list.

This is all about operating within your own personal spectrum of assertive behaviour and what is comfortable for you. Work with autonomy and you will find yourself in a pleasantly ...

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