Author: Stanlee Phelps
Nancy Austin/
Publisher: Jaico
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 240
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179926311
Description
Do you want to:
Restore balance in your life?
Say no and draw the line with confidence?
Make the right choices?
Face up to challenges and changes with courage?
With The Assertive Woman, now you can. The fourth edition of this classic bestseller, revised and updated, is an original and lively self-help resource, packed with tested exercises, step-by-step guides, and solid advice on how to express yourself with co-workers, authority figures, lovers, family, and friends.
The Assertive Woman debunks the tired old myths and stereotypes of women bosses, stay-at-home moms, bully broads, and superwomen, and presents a refreshing, positive alternative.
From breaking out of the Compassion Trap and countering manipulation, to nurturing a hardy spirit and reaching out to friends and lovers, The Assertive Woman delivers real answers and steadfast support to real women everywhere.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Our Personal Journeys
Who Is the Assertive Woman?
Becoming Assertive
The Inner Game of Assertiveness
Obstacles on the Inner Journey
Compassion Can Be a Trap
Empowering Yourself To Be Assertive
The Expression of Assertion
You’re Worth It!
Building an Assertive Body Image
Compliments, Criticism, and Rejection
Saying No
Manipulation
Asserting Your Sensuality
The Anger In You
Humor-We Need More of It!
Friends and Lovers
Assertive Family Relationships
Putting Assertiveness to Work at Work
The Mythology of the Working Woman
The Hardy Spirit
The Assertive Woman FAQs
Same Song, Fourth Verse
RESOURCE GUIDE
INDEX