Effective communication often requires navigating a delicate balance. Many struggle and vacillate between the extremes of passivity (where needs go unspoken) and aggressiveness (where expression overwhelms connection).
Today, we explore the distinction between assertiveness vs. aggressiveness and offer strategies to help you find the healthy middle ground.
The inner critic often shows up as a relentless voice of doubt, predicting failure and magnifying fear or guilt. Left unchecked, it can lead you to ignore your own needs and keep you stuck in patterns of passivity. Assertiveness offers a way forward, helping you to find you authentic self and speak with clarity, confidence, and respect.
