Listen "Ep 222 How to Bite Back"
Episode Synopsis
Summary This is the episode I needed several times in my life but it didn't exist back then. In "How to Bite Back," I examine the common misconception that kindness is weakness. We introverts so often feel the pressure to people-please at the expense of our own well-being. In this episode I aim to empower listeners who identify as people-pleasers to hold boundaries both for self-care and to maintain healthy relationships. Being assertive is standing up for your rights and needs, whilst respecting the rights and needs of others. I share my ABC framework—Assertiveness, Bravery, Confidence - for we introverts to stand up for ourselves with poise and dignity, to bite back with kindness and transparency. Key Points Kindness isn't weakness; set boundaries. Assertiveness respects self and others. Communication involves listening and understanding. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking the quiz here. Want to watch our Video LIVE Show? Tune-in here. Take advantage of the free Clarity call here. It's time to explore your development needs to unlock your potential. Visit Joanna's website right here. Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook Community of like-minded Introverts here.
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