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How to Stand Up for Yourself [10 Powerful Ways]

Business Talk by Business Talk
January 29, 2022
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Standing up for yourself is one of the biggest learnings that everyone should have as it will help you take charge of your life, believe in yourself, and facilitate you to reach for your dreams. However, learning how to stand up for yourself can be deceptive and discomfiting from a social standpoint, but trying and learning to stand up clears your perspectives and helps you in the long run. Therefore, we have compiled 10 simple yet powerful steps to help you learn how to stand for yourself.

10 Ways To Learn How To Stand Up For Yourself 

1. Make yourself Comfortable First

Make yourself Comfortable First

Becoming assertive makes you feel uncomfortable, so let us tell you that you’re not alone. It can be hard to speak up, particularly when you’re used to remaining quiet or going with the flow. But keep in mind that doing so is a positive change, and you do not need to feel bad about it.

 So, next time you hesitate, it will help you change your perspective and make you realize that boosting yourself up doesn’t mean that you are putting others down.

2. Choose The Right Time To Talk

Choose The Right Time To Talk

If something is bothering you, it’s best to talk when the other person is able and ready to listen. So if it is important, it can help you if you find the right time to talk rather than just yelling on the spot. Moreover, setting the right time to chat will be quite helpful to your overall relationship or friendship.

3. Be Aware Of Your Body Language

Be Aware Of Your Body Language

If you fear standing up for yourself, it will help if you pay more attention to your body language, as it will not only boost up your confidence but also help you send a clearer message to others.

Body language might mean standing up straighter rather than slouching to look more assertive. Also, you can consider having open body language, such as standing with your hands relaxed at your sides, so you seem more receptive to conversation.

4. Be Deliberate With Your Words

Be Deliberate With Your Words

Speaking up for yourself and becoming your voice is the best way for others to understand you and learn how to respond to you. So instead of skirting around the issue or expecting others will read your mind, this might look like saying exactly what you want.

5. Make Yourself A Priority

Make Yourself A Priority

Thinking about others’ schedules, expectations, and dreams may sound nice. But this habit may leave you feeling worn out and upset while also making it complicated to meet your own needs.

Therefore, being a little bit selfish is not a bad thing; it means you are prioritizing yourself wherever necessary. For example, it might contain putting aside time to do important stuff every day and prioritizing that.

6. Learn To Say “No”

Learn To Say "No"

If you always say yes to everything and try to make others happy 24/7, this practice might be difficult to break. But here, you need to create more balance if you want to do so.

It’s okay if you say “No” when it comes to prioritizing yourself. However, once you start feeling comfortable with the word, it’ll become easier for you to stand up for yourself.

7. Respect Yourself

Respect Yourself

Remember, there is a very close relationship between push-over and low self-esteem, and it will remind you that no one has the right to ignore you, be rude, or restrict your feelings. So keep this in mind wherever you go. 

8. Pick Your Battles

Pick Your Battles

Sometimes there will be moments when it is not worth it to stand up for yourself; therefore, knowing the difference is crucial. For instance, it might be a one-time thing that may be someone having a bad day, or maybe it’s something you may want to test and let go of at that moment. But, if it’s someone who has been in ongoing trouble in your life, then you may have to address it right away.

9. Set Boundaries

Set Boundaries

Boundaries are crucial if you want to stand up for yourself as they also let others know how they should treat you. After all, anything that happens within boundaries you will not tolerate from others. Once these boundaries are fixed (and keep changing over time), you are ready to stand up for yourself

10. Stick To It

Stick To It

Sometimes you may feel sorry after taking a stand, and this is where you need to resist the urge to apologize. Here, you don’t need to apologize as standing up for yourself doesn’t ensure that your partner, or anyone else, will resonate or accommodate. Still, it does imply that you are clear, specific, and hold to your boundaries and opinions. 

These are the top 10 ways that will help you learn how to stand up for yourself.

Conclusion

After reading this post you may have understood how important it is to express yourself if you want to get respected by others. We hope that you find our post on how to stand up for yourself helpful.

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