How Being Assertive Can Help You Reduce Stress

Chronic stress is linked to all six of the major causes of death. Being assertive puts you back in the driver's seat of your own life. The acute stress of reinforcing a boundary, disappointing a spouse or saying no to a friend weighs ounces. Chronic stress and depression caused by repression, resentment and an unlived life weigh tons two less resentment and better relationships.