{"id":7595,"date":"2023-04-10T17:44:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T22:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2023-04-10T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T22:48:04","slug":"assertiveness-versus-aggression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/2023\/04\/10\/assertiveness-versus-aggression\/","title":{"rendered":"Assertiveness Versus Aggression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-after uagb-block-7283733e wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/you.earth\/library\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">Subscribe Now<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M384 320c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96H64V160h96c17.67 0 32-14.32 32-32s-14.33-32-32-32L64 96c-35.35 0-64 28.65-64 64V448c0 35.34 28.65 64 64 64h288c35.35 0 64-28.66 64-64v-96C416 334.3 401.7 320 384 320zM488 0H352c-12.94 0-24.62 7.797-29.56 19.75c-4.969 11.97-2.219 25.72 6.938 34.88L370.8 96L169.4 297.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C175.6 348.9 183.8 352 192 352s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375L416 141.3l41.38 41.38c9.156 9.141 22.88 11.84 34.88 6.938C504.2 184.6 512 172.9 512 160V24C512 10.74 501.3 0 488 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Get access to Premium Features for FREE!<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to determine one communication style from the other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assertiveness is based on balance. When you are assertive, you are clear and forward about your needs without overstepping boundaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal is to communicate your opinion while respecting&nbsp;other people\u2019s&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;and opinions. You don\u2019t try to&nbsp;force them into your way of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aggression is based on the desire to win the discussion or situation. If you are a person who shows aggressive behaviors, you are doing what will help you, with no consideration for others. You do what needs to be done to suit your agenda. Aggressive behavior is seen to be rude, pushy, and selfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessing Your Communication Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may already be aware of what type of style you exhibit to others. The more we understand the type of communication that we use, the better we can narrow down the crucial areas where we may need to improve. Regardless of your style, there is almost always room for improvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who want to take on a more assertive communication style may currently be passive communicators or aggressive communicators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a passive communicator, it is typical for you to allow the needs of others to come before your own. This sounds lovely at face value, but it is not always healthy. You have to care for yourself too. Being too passive all the time can lead to resentment and build up other negative emotions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an aggressive communicator, you may tend to walk all over other people and disregard their opinions and emotions, simply to get what you want. This is not a communication style that leads to long, happy relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will end up alienating many people you come in contact with. They will not want to trust you or respect you if you blatantly crush them all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0abe2dc1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-after uagb-block-2c634b1f wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/you.earth\/library\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">Subscribe Now<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M384 320c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96H64V160h96c17.67 0 32-14.32 32-32s-14.33-32-32-32L64 96c-35.35 0-64 28.65-64 64V448c0 35.34 28.65 64 64 64h288c35.35 0 64-28.66 64-64v-96C416 334.3 401.7 320 384 320zM488 0H352c-12.94 0-24.62 7.797-29.56 19.75c-4.969 11.97-2.219 25.72 6.938 34.88L370.8 96L169.4 297.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C175.6 348.9 183.8 352 192 352s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375L416 141.3l41.38 41.38c9.156 9.141 22.88 11.84 34.88 6.938C504.2 184.6 512 172.9 512 160V24C512 10.74 501.3 0 488 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Get access to Premium Features for FREE!<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Assertive People Communicate Honestly and Openly and How You Communicate with Others Is Important!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn How To Be Assertive and Not Aggressive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1209\" height=\"1290\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-1209x1290.png\" alt=\"Assertive Woman With Orange Suit, Course Cover, Communication Styles\" class=\"wp-image-7601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-1209x1290.png 1209w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-768x819.png 768w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-1440x1536.png 1440w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Assertive-Stacked-1920x2048.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get Started Today, Developing Better Communication Skills<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are different ways to determine one communication style from the other.&nbsp; 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