Asserting Yourself: How to Speak Up and Take Control (Ep. 158)

Assertiveness can, from another perspective, come off a certain way but I want to explain what assertiveness is and the psychology of assertiveness. I struggled with assertiveness in the past and I want to share some tips and insight on how I became more assertive in my everyday life.   Time Stamps:   (0:26) Just Celebrated International Women’s Day (3:24) What Assertiveness Actually Is (7:00) The Psychology of Assertiveness (9:48) Enrolled in Kickboxing (14:23) Reflect Before Responding (17:25) Gradual Exposure ------------- Follow Me on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thealexallen/   Follow Me on Tik Tok! - https://www.tiktok.com/@thealexallen?   Follow the Born to Thrive Podcast Instagram Page! - https://www.instagram.com/borntothrivepodcast/   Follow Lifts with Alex Instagram Page for Training, Nutrition, and Life Tips and Content! - https://www.instagram.com/borntothrivepodcast/   Click Here to Stay Up to Date with All of My Offers and Freebies! - https://beacons.page/thealexallen/