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Ep. 41: How to Assert Yourself Effectively
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
English - October 22, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement mindfulness meditation self-help self improvement well being brain mind heart psychology practical psychology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Relationships go smoothly when everyone wants the same thing. But how common is that? On this episode, Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue the strength of Courage by exploring how we can assert ourselves effectively.
If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.
Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.
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The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!
Timestamps:
1:15: Why do people struggle to assert themselves effectively?
3:10: Setting the stage for asserting yourself.
8:45: Keeping your eyes on the prize.
11:50: Commenting on process.
16:10: Focusing on the future.
18:15: What would it look like if you got what you wanted?
24:00: Make requests, not demands.
25:50: Making requests with dignity.
28:50: Consolidating your gains.
30:45: Make clear agreements.
32:15: How can I help you do this?
37:10: Recap
Relationships go smoothly when everyone wants the same thing. But how common is that? On this episode, Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue the strength of Courage by exploring how we can assert ourselves effectively.
If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.
Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.
Connect with the show:
Visit us on the web
Follow us on Instagram
Follow Rick on Facebook
Follow Forrest on Facebook
Subscribe on iTunes
The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!
Timestamps:
1:15: Why do people struggle to assert themselves effectively?
3:10: Setting the stage for asserting yourself.
8:45: Keeping your eyes on the prize.
11:50: Commenting on process.
16:10: Focusing on the future.
18:15: What would it look like if you got what you wanted?
24:00: Make requests, not demands.
25:50: Making requests with dignity.
28:50: Consolidating your gains.
30:45: Make clear agreements.
32:15: How can I help you do this?
37:10: Recap