How To Stand Up For Yourself

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Do you constantly let people walk all over you? Go from doormat to dominator with this advice.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Self-confidence
Good posture
A commanding tone of voice
A voice recorder
The ability to say "No"

Step 1: Work on self-confidence

Believe in yourself! People tend to take advantage of those who lack confidence, or have difficulty showing it.

Step 2: Stand up straight

Straighten your back and keep your head up at all times. Research indicates that people with good posture look and feel more confident than those who slump their shoulders.

Tip: Some studies indicate that people who walk quickly look more important, and thus appear more assertive.

Step 3: Speak up

Speak your mind. Those who struggle to stand up for themselves rarely make their voices heard, but if you refuse to speak up, how will anything ever change?

Step 4: Speak clearly

Command respect by speaking at a slow, measured pace. Try not to stutter, mumble, or speak softly.

Tip: Practice at home with a voice recorder. Listen to your voice and make adjustments to master the ultimate commanding tone.

Step 5: Learn how to say "NO"

Just. Say. No. Turning down requests when necessary is essential to maintaining a position of strength. Don't be too negative though, or you could risk turning into a bully yourself!

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• HealthBeauty
• standing
• up
• bullying
• teenagers
• school
• socializing
• confidence
• high
• protecting
• yourself

[hummer30s]

Step 1: Draw circle around you

Step 2: Say your in youre anti seabear circle

Step 3: Proceed watching jerk get mauled

[Irtu43]

Where can I buy this "self-confidence" you're talking about?

[lamoxanena]

i only see this video cuz the guy is cute

[s8trpunk]

you know...the top comments for these video's are always funnier than the video......

[4everINSPIRED]

if you really want people to stop bothering you then send me a message. Im going through the whole thing rigt now. But i do know how to stand up for myself. I will give tips

[youallhavegaynames]

no wonder my dog is always looking in my eyes, and winks all the time too its kinda weird

[75odstclan]

my dog is comanding now

[zinjad]

aw man i cant say no

[newstar10able]

this is gay

[ShibaNamedChewy]

My dog just stared me directly in my eyes. Does that mean she owns me now? ._.

[SyncChronicles]

I got bashed up after doing these steps... =_=

[mermiadmelodylover99]

i never thought these videos would actually be so helpful and straightforward, plus they never fail to put a smile on my face!