• Being Assertive Means...

     That you stand up for your thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and rights in a positive and confident manner.

    To practice being assertive, use an I-MESSAGE.
    This is an appropriate way to express your feelings to others.
     
    Here is how it works:

    1.Say "I feel..."

    (Insert a feeling word here ex:
     sad, happy,     frustrated, excited, angry etc...).

    2. "When..."

    (State what happened).

    3. "Because..."

    (state why that event made
    you feel that way).

    4. "I want..."

    (State what you need the other person
     to do in a kind way and/or state a way
    that you feel the problem could be solved).
     
    ..