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11 Assertiveness Exercises To Build Your Confidence

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Some of the moments when we feel the most trapped, insecure, or anxious come when we have trouble advocating for ourselves and being assertive.

Learning to speak confidently about your wants and needs doesn’t come easily to everyone.

Some people naturally develop these skills, while it takes others many years to work past the feelings of shame and guilt that inhibit them from being assertive.

Assertiveness is one of the most potent qualities we can possess, both in our personal lives and at work.

If you have trouble developing this skill, we have compiled a list of assertiveness exercises for adults to help you.

Stop Being A Pushover And Learn To Stand Up For Yourself

by Barrie Davenport

Why do you let people push you around? You’ve asked yourself this, but the story behind your “must please everyone” behavior is not something you like to think about.

You ask yourself, “How can I be nice without being a pushover?”

But every time you’re faced with an opportunity to stand up for yourself, you give in to your need to make someone else happy. And they keep letting you.

It’s time to learn how to stop being a pushover.

But first you need to understand what that is and how you got here in the first place.

Seduce Your Wife With These 15 Romantic Gestures

by Barrie Davenport

Part of growing up is learning to be considerate of others without expecting a reward.

If you want to know how to woo your wife and renew her interest in sexy couple time, the key is treating her with love and respect.

And that means not seducing your wife because you’re having trouble sleeping — or because you’re feeling insecure.

If you’re asking, “How can I get my wife in the mood for love?” you’re asking the wrong question.

105 Hot and Romantic Goodnight Quotes to Make Your Boyfriend Smile Before Bed

by Ron Clendenin

young man laying in bed looking at phone Hot Romantic Goodnight Quotes

Looking for the perfect words to end each day with the man you love?

While a simple “goodnight” will do, sending him off to dreamland with a heartfelt quote or message is so much better.

Let these 105 hot, romantic goodnight quotes inspire you and help you say goodnight in a way that will keep him up thinking about you all night long.

This extensive collection of flirty, sensual, and sweet goodnight messages for him ranges from sassy to sincere.

Find plenty of steamy, butterflies-in-the-stomach quotes that will become your go-to goodnight texts and cards to send to your favorite guy every night.

Never Underestimate A Woman’s Intuition: What It Is And 17 Signs It’s Speaking To You

by Barrie Davenport

Women are intuitive creatures.

We have a strong sense of knowing when something just doesn't feel right, even if we can't explain it logically.

This is our intuition at work.

While this innate ability can be a powerful tool, some people dismiss it as being “just a feeling” or “irrational.”

But the truth is, our intuition is based on years of experience and instincts that have evolved over time.

And more often than not, it's spot-on.

Read on to learn the 17 signs your woman’s intuition is trying to speak to you.

By following your intuition, you'll be opening yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities.