The benefits of communicating confidently, clearly, and in a calmly controlled way are vast. Assertive communication can help us maintain positive relationships, approach negotiation constructively, reduce our own stress, build our confidence, and improve decision-making skills. Whether you want to improve your assertive communication in general or for a specific context, these skills can be practiced and developed through improved awareness and practical exercises. 

Boundaries let friends, colleagues, partners, and family members know what we will and won't accept in a relationship. These limits around how we expect to be treated can cover many areas, including physical, verbal, emotional, financial, or time related expectations. Being able to identify our own boundaries and having strategies to protect our boundaries is an important element in building healthy relationships and personal safety. Personal and professional boundaries also play an important protective role in burnout, stress, and anxiety.  

Some level of stress is unavoidable, and even helpful, in life. Exposure to too much stress over prolonged periods, though, is unhealthy. Being better informed about the different factors affecting stress levels and strategies you can put in place to protect yourself from negative stress, is important for our long-term physical and emotional wellbeing. Unfortunately, when we're struggling with stress, it can also be hard to think clearly about strategies to manage or respond to our stressors. BLEW Services can help you explore stress related information, goals, and stress management strategies.