Learning to be more assertive can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, suggests a new randomized control trial. Saying no and setting boundaries is not the same as being mean or impolite. Practicing assertiveness can improve your self-esteem, agency, and self-confidence.
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Psychology Today
6 Tips on Being More Assertive to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
New research suggests assertiveness can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Assertiveness can also improve self-esteem and self-confidence.
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Analysis of power dynamics in couples reveals that feeling powerful (actor power) is consistently linked to higher sexual satisfaction and assertiveness, whereas the desire for more power shows no significant association with sexual outcomes. 💑⚡️🔍
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Taylor & Francis
Power and Sexuality: Associations of Experienced and Desired Power with Sexual Aspects of Couples’ Lives
Power, one’s perceived ability to influence others, is likely fundamental to the sexual aspects of couples’ lives. However, relatively little is known about how different forms of power in romantic...