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Assert Yourself - Check out how assertive you are by taking this self-analysis -
Use your will power
It's hard at times to comprehend phrases
like “in command of yourself”, or “to possess will power”.
Have you
always been led by your circumstances? If your answer is in the affirmative, it
shows that you have not mastered the art of self-control as:
Due to your
passivity, you do not make enough effort to change your behavior.
You have not
learnt to use your will power to control your actions.
Be assertive
in your job
Do you wake up
on Monday mornings with the thought; ‘I can't bear to go to the office?'
Do you live in
the constant fear of losing your job?
Do you perform
tasks, which ought to be done by your subordinates?
Have you not
got a promotion despite working sincerely?
Do you fear
success?
An affirmative
response to the above questions proves that you are unassertive at your
workplace. Assertion on the job involves five basic skills.
An active orientation: Think through
your work goals, the steps to be taken to achieve them and how to go about it,
using your talents to the fullest possible extent.
Ability
to do the job: Master the skills you need to perform at your job. Handle
your problems with self-control and overcome lack of discipline and
concentration.
Control on your anxieties and fears:
Often emotional reactions interfere with work performance. It can lead to
fatigue irritability and poor judgment. Your aim should be to achieve your work
goal.
Good interpersonal relations on the job:
You should be able to relate to
your subordinates, superiors, make requests and say no too.
The art
of negotiating the system: Gain knowledge of the job skills that will enable
you to work and achieve your goals.
Become a
winner
The benefits of being assertive:
- It provides a better work atmosphere
- Leads you to think clearly on your career prospects
- You tend to rely less on others
- There is a feeling of happiness and the work is done
more efficiently
- It give you greater self-confidence
- Less time is wasted on tackling problems
- Less stress is experienced
- You earn greater self respect
- You are not taken for granted
- There is no place for emotions like anger and
resentment
