Assertiveness,What is Your Story?

Assertiveness,that's the topic for my diary today.Also to my readers ,this topic can be helpful for teens going off to college,a person going out into the world,maybe to interview for their first job.And anyone who wants to know something about assertiveness.I have learned through my experience that many people think aggressiveness is being assertive,some people don't know they are passive.Many times a person is afraid to be assertive ,they have been passive for so long,to be assertive would mean that person would not say yes everytime they were ask to do something.They say yes when they want to say no.They put all their needs aside,such as a person who already has too much to do,but can't say no in an assertive manner,like ;it does sound as if you could use some help,but right now I have to take care my list of things I have to do.Maybe you could try(blank).Or I'll keep you in mind in case their is someone who would help you.A passive person would be scared to death to say something like this.And it's certainly understandable.However,to become more assertive ,you have to practice.There are books that have alot of good information to help.One thing I know is when a person is afraid to say no,and continue to say yes when they would like say no;that person will began to feel resentful, trapped and it gets worse. In the begining of the post I mentioned assertiveness is something that can be useful for teens going off to college.this can certainly make a difference in how well they do in getting their education.I'll just list one;A passive person will not ask questions in class. I will write more on this topic again.I welcome your feedback,comments ,questions,etc.We all have something to share.