Being assertive is like being a superhero who stands up for what is right. Imagine having a magical shield that helps you say what you feel and think without being mean or too quiet. When you are assertive, you use this shield to protect your feelings and ideas, making sure others hear you but also treating them kindly. It’s like saying, ‘I matter, and so do you!’
Think of a traffic light. A red light means stop, a green light means go, and a yellow light means slow down and be careful. Being assertive is like the yellow light. It’s about finding the right time to speak up, not too fast like a green light, and not stopping like a red light. It helps you balance your feelings and the feelings of others, so everyone knows what to do.
Imagine your words are like a gentle breeze. They are strong enough to move things, like leaves on a tree, but not so strong that they knock things over. Being assertive means using your voice like that breeze—strong enough to be heard but gentle enough to be kind. It’s the perfect way to share your thoughts and feelings with others.