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Tag: assertiveness

  • 4 Questions & 4 Insights: Navigating Life as an Introvert with Hearing Loss #10

    Welcome to 4 Questions & 4 Insights #10, where we explore four questions about hearing loss, introversion, and everyday communication. 1 How Do Introverts Foster Deep, Meaningful Connections Despite Challenges With Socialising? Many people advise against making friends at work. But I met my bestie at work. Quiet and introverted, she was the one who…

  • 7 Useful Strategies for Introverts to Assert Themselves

    “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Assertiveness allows individuals to express their thoughts, feelings and needs openly, honestly, and respectfully. For introverts, who often prefer solitude and may shy away from confrontation or drawing attention to themselves, becoming assertive can seem particularly challenging. However, assertiveness is not about changing…