Many people struggle with saying, "No." If someone asks you for a favor or a commitment, you may feel obligated to say "Yes." Remember, just because you can do something does not mean it is required. Work on considering the best ways to say "No." Think about things like your personal boundaries and the situation at hand. When saying "No," do so in a polite manner that makes your

Intimidation is making others feel fear, nervousness, or inadequacy in order to gain social standing or produce a desired outcome. Although it is seen as a negative quality in many interpersonal interactions, it can be helpful in sports, business, and other competitive environments. Learning to be intimidating can also help you avoid being intimidated by others.

Saying no can be really tough. Maybe a friend is asking you for a favor, or a co-worker is asking you to cover their shift for the afternoon. How can you stand your ground without feeling guilty—or worse, feeling guilted into something? Don’t worry. We’ve put together plenty of tips and tricks to help you stand your ground in the future.

Ever wonder why women can't seem to resist bad boys? It's not because they're jerks - no one likes someone because they're a jerk. Rather, it's because they're confident and assertive - in other words, sexy and charming. Use these pointers to build your masculine confidence and show the world (and all the women in it) who wears the pants!

Being used and taken advantage of by others can be very distressing, but it does not mean you are weak. You just lack the armor and weapons necessary to defend yourself. There's no need to change your entire identity, but it is time to stand up for who you are and find the strength within yourself.

Being assertive is important to professional and personal success. You need to be able to assert your needs and wants to help you grow in your career and maintain personal relationships; however, many women feel uncomfortable being assertive. Dominant women are often looked down on in the media, so you may feel being assertive is not your place. Work on changing that mindset. Accept

Is it nearly impossible for you to say "no" to a person without feeling guilty, no matter how unreasonable the request may be? If you can almost never say "no" to a person -- whether it's your boss or significant other -- without feeling terrible afterwards, then you have a hard time prioritizing your needs over the needs of others. You should say "yes" when you feel that the task is

Are you having trouble with friends who walk all over you? Do your parents give you serious guilt trips? Are you constantly broke because you lend all of your money out to others? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may need help learning to assert yourself. Being more assertive can be a painstaking process but, in the long run, learning this skill will help you become

We all get offended sometimes. Often, we’re offended when someone says something rude or insensitive. The person may not mean to offend you, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t address the issue. If you’re afraid of escalating the situation, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to express your feelings without being confrontational.

Learning to be aggressive in a way that is assertive without being hostile can help you become a more confident and effective leader, and improve self-esteem. While being assertive is associated with effective leadership and interpersonal skills, being overly aggressive can negatively effect how you are perceived at school, work, home, and in romantic relationships. By incorporating