III Reduced stress in the short term. It is easier to let people have their own way. In this way we can avoid conflict. The aim of assertiveness is to find the best possible solution for all people. Assertiveness sees everyone as equal with equal rights and equal responsibilities .
Assertiveness increases the chances of our needs being met .
If we are able to tell people what we want without becoming aggressive they will be more likely to help us. Also, if they can t help us and we are able to accept that without becoming aggressive they will remain friends. II Assertiveness allows us to remain in control . We can decide for ourselves what we want to do and then seek out opportunities to do it or to do something similar. It puts us back in the driving seat.