And when you are ready to stand up for your needs, this is where effective communication-the ability to say what you need or want without raising your voice, being angry or getting into conflict with those around you, comes into the picture. Here are some things you will learn from this book: - What defines an assertive person? - What skills you need to be assertive - Tips to start being assertive quickly - How to deal with pushy people - How to stand up for yourself - How to be assertive without being rude - How to stop being a pushover - How to be self-confident - How to effectively communicate assertiveness - How to set boundaries - How to be assertive starting today!! Hard-to-handle struggles in everyday life-- and -- when we would like to be happy and healthy as we could -- we need to learn how to maintain ourselves make our voices heard and approach life with confidence and also self-assurance.