Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

“I often feel like I’m invisible,” a Dear David reader complains. “My colleagues don’t listen to my ideas and my friends take me for granted, but I’m afraid that if I express my frustration, it will ...

Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

The study explores the relationship between empathy and assertiveness among undergraduate medical students in Punjab, Pakistan. Empathy, critical for patient care, enhances understanding and ...

Do you often say ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’? Or maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself or set clear boundaries with those around you. If so, you might benefit from becoming more ...

Assertive community treatment, a strongly evidence-based practice for delivering care to individuals with schizophrenia and low health care engagement, is applicable to disengaged, medically complex ...

Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

Microsoft Identity Web allows the use of custom credential sources providers by enabling extensions of the built-in credential loaders with your own custom SDK implementation. You bring the signed ...

Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...

Assertiveness and self-esteem are deeply intertwined, forming a foundation for emotional health, effective communication, and personal growth. Assertiveness—the ability to stand up for one’s needs and ...