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Stand up and be heard! With more than 100,000 copies sold, this fully revised and updated self-help classic by psychologist Randy J. Paterson—author of How to Be Miserable —will help you get started today. Do you feel uncomfortable in situations where you disagree with others? Do you struggle to express your opinions or assert your boundaries? If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by confrontation, or have bitten your tongue rather than offer an opposing point of view, you know that a lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling marginalized and powerless. Assertiveness is a critical skill that not only influences your professional success, but also your personal happiness! So, how can you make sure your voice is heard? The Assertiveness Workbook contains powerfully effective skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you communicate more effectively, improve social interactions, and express yourself with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to set and maintain personal boundaries while staying connected, and discover ways to be more genuine and open in your relationships. Finally, you’ll learn to defend yourself calmly if you’re unfairly criticized or asked to submit to unreasonable requests. Fully revised and updated—this new edition includes information on the impact of social media, mini-dialogs to help you navigate tricky social interactions, and skills to shift your behaviors to be more assertive—so you can improve your communication skills, and your life! Contents Preface to the Second Edition Part One: On the Launchpad 1. Being There 2. The Four Communication Styles 3. Ten Principles of Assertiveness Part Two: Leaping the Barriers to Assertiveness 4. Overcoming the Stress Barrier 5. Overcoming the Social Barrier 6. Overcoming the Belief Barrier 7. The Assertive Mindset Part Three: Becoming Assertive 8. Becoming Visible: Nonverbal Behavior 9. Being Present: Giving Your Opinion 10. How to Accept a Gift: Receiving Positive Feedback 11. Giving Helpful Positive Feedback 12. Taking the Heat: Receiving Negative Feedback 13. Constructive, Not Critical: Giving Corrective Feedback 14. Defending Your Boundaries: The Assertive No 15. Making Requests Without Controlling Others 16. Countdown to Confrontation 17. Constructive Confrontation Postscript: Being You Acknowledgments Assertiveness Scorecards Request Worksheet Additional Reading References About the Author "Assertiveness is a critical skill that influences both professional success and personal happiness. With more than 100,000 copies sold, this self-help classic by psychologist Randy J. Paterson-author of How to Be Miserable-is now fully revised and updated. With this workbook, readers will learn to set and maintain boundaries, assert themselves constructively, and be more genuine in their relationships"-- Provided by publisher