Miscellaneous
Being assertive is something that we hear conflicting information about. On one hand, we’ve been told that it’s a strength to be assertive in life. That it’s a necessary thing to be able to accomplish important things in our lives. But on the other hand, we also get judged for being assertive. I think the confusion comes up when we aren’t clear on the definition of assertiveness. Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for the needs and rights of yourself and others, without the need to be forceful or aggressive. It’s a core communication skill. It is practicing the art of being direct while asking for what you want and need, in a calm and objective manner. You can still be kind and respectful while asserting yourself. You can still be assertive while being respectful of other people’s thoughts, feelings, beliefs. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Communicating with assertiveness is direct and respectful. But, if you’re an empath, being assertive might feel scary, uncomfortable, and difficult. We’re highly empathetic and tuned-in to the energy and emotions of others around us. It can be uncomfortable to be exposed to and even absorb other people’s reactions to us being assertive. At the end of the day, we just want things to be in harmony and we just want to co-exist in peace with the people around us. So why would we even bother with being assertive. Well, stay tuned for this valuable episode on the three reasons why practicing the art of assertiveness is necessary for an empath. *If you’re an Empath who is interested in overcoming energetic overwhelm, releasing limiting beliefs, and setting healthy boundaries in your relationships, then I’d love to invite you to enroll in The Empowered Empath Coaching Program Course! For more details on the course, please visit: https://naomicourtneycoaching.com/empowered-empath-coaching-course/ *Ready to start your own podcast? Use my link below and get one month free on Podbean! https://www.podbean.com/THATSDEEP