Be "More Assertive"

As a hypnotherapist, I am frequently asked by clients to assist them in becoming "more assertive" using Hypnosis. Frequently the needs to be more assertive are coupled with low self-esteem and a general lack of confidence. As a general rule I believe that low self-esteem is often the route cause of a lack of assertiveness.

Being Assertive

Being assertive is about taking  productive steps to promote the lifestyle and relationships that we want for ourselves. In essence it about clearly and confidently expressing our wants, needs and feelings which is neither aggressive or passive so that we can achieve more.

Are you Unassertive?

An unassertive person will show some of the following characteristics:

• Playing it safe.
• Show aggressive tendencies
• Runs away from difficult situations.
• Allow themselves to be put down.
• Afraid to opening express needs and wants.
• Experiences abnormal levels of anxiety.
• Experiences boredom.
• Allows life to 'happen'

Ultimately, the consequences for an individual experiencing low assertiveness may be poor health and a low quality of life.

The reverse of this is also true.

You have basic human rights that others have to respect, similarly you have to respect the rights of others. Being assertive is the personal expression of your needs, feelings and wants as a fellow human....and then acting on them. It is an approach to life, it is not something we turn on or turn off like a light bulb; it is also something that we do not give ourselves like hot bath. It is something that has to be developed.

The Assertive Person.

• Aims to get more out of life
• Is neither passive or aggressive in their communication or actions.
• Makes plans.
• Gets more out of life.
• Is calm and relaxed.
• Accepts fair criticism and compliments.
• Are upholding their human rights and do not deny the rights of others.
• Is fair in their dealings with others.
• Takes risks.

The assertive person is healthier and happier and getting more out of life.

Assertiveness Building with Hypnotherapy

• to be relaxed about revealing yourself through words and actions and begin opening, directly and honestly with the people you meet in your life.
• You will understand how your actions and behaviours will affect the lives and behaviours in others.
• To comprehend how your own "self-programming" has imposed perceived limitations which hold you back from getting more out of life.

We cannot change our under assertiveness overnight. We can however make the immediate decision to want to behave and live more assertively and positively do something to gain this new assertive way of being. Such a decision may be the choice to use hypnotherapy.

Through the medium of hypnosis you will develop the skills required and see a new confident person within you.

Change Your Life Today

Contact  Totnes Hypnotherapy Practice today for a free consultation to discover what changes you can achieve.

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