schoolsucks 268 the practice of self assertiveness the six pillars of self esteem part 4

Wes Bertrand and I continue our series based on Nathaniel Branden’s book, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. Today’s show includes a discussion based on the fourth pillar, the Practice of Self-Assertiveness. LIVING CONSCIOUSLY and asking in every applicable situation: Am I being authentic or not? Assertion of consciousness, see, think, be aware, outward and inward -ask questions -challenge authority -think for oneself SELF-ASSERTIVENESS isn’t tested by what we are against, but by what we are for COMMITMENT: to my right to exist CONVICTION: my ideas and wants are important CONCLUSION: no one is coming, we are all responsible for our own existences all relate to COURAGE: When we were young: we were taught that what we think and want are not important and we’re often left with an underdeveloped sense of identity and unnecessary “what if” worries… -if I express myself -if I love and affirm myself -if I am too happy with myself -if I stand out -how to balance this with most people’s lack of appropriate self-assertiveness -living as spectators instead of actors or participants standing and moving “as if they have no right to the space they occupy” WHAT DOES SELF-ASSERTIVENESS look like? -confront challenges -strive for mastery in self and what we pursue -expand the boundaries of our ability to cope -learn, challenge, venture into unfamilair spaces -persevering through challenges -be in an intimate relationship without abandoning our sense of self -kind without self sacrifice -cooperation without betraying standards and convictions -how many great minds and great […]