Posts Tagged ‘Assertiveness’

Thought for 6th November, 2009

November 6, 2009admin No Comments »

“If you are not afraid to face the music, someday you may lead the band.” — Anonymous

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Thought for 5th November, 2009

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“It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.” — Nelson Mandela

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Thought for 26th October, 2009

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“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

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Is Anger bad?

September 28, 2009admin 2 Comments »

What’s anger? Anger is an automatic emotional response to a real or perceived threat. It generates energy as well as motivation to eliminate that threat. The greater the threat, the higher the level of arousal and greater motivation to eliminate it. So the 3 key aspects of anger include Threat Energy Motivation This shows that [...]

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Thought for 22nd September, 2009

September 22, 2009admin 1 Comment »

“Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.” – Francesca Reigler

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Thought for 21st September, 2009

September 21, 2009admin 5 Comments »

“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” -  Mark Twain

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Test how assertive you are…

September 11, 2009admin No Comments »

Instructions: Score 1point for every statement that you agree with. I am quick to say yes to requests before taking the time to consider what the task involves, or the time it may take. I have a difficult time telling family members and friends that they have done something that offends me. Sometimes it is [...]

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Thought for 31st August, 2009

August 30, 2009admin 3 Comments »

“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all the time thing. You don’t win once in a while; you don’t do things right once in a while; you do them right all the time.” — Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970, Hall of Fame Football Coach

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Are you assertive?

August 5, 2009admin 42 Comments »

There is a party late in the night. You have to reach office early next morning for a very important meeting. You don’t want to go but your friends are repeatedly inviting you. How would you respond? a) Say “what is wrong with you people. How can you even think of asking me out tonight? [...]

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