{"id":1880,"date":"2025-04-17T16:10:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/self-advocacy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:53:36","slug":"self-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/en\/your-concerns\/self-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-slim has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-white-shadow has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-any-of-these-experiences-familiar-to-you\">Are any of these experiences familiar to you?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>You are unsure of your own abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have difficulty saying &#8216;no&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You often feel ignored during meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You yield to peer pressure, even when it is contrary to your beliefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You avoid confrontations and difficult conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You do not express your true feelings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel undervalued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You often give in to the wishes of others at your own expense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hulpvraag-portrait has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/setting-boundaries.webp\" alt=\"woman with a fairly confident expression\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/setting-boundaries.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/setting-boundaries-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/setting-boundaries-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gevoelszaken.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/setting-boundaries-248x248.webp 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like my colleagues walk all over me<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-slim-narrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<p>When you lack assertiveness in your job, you may experience frustration and feelings of powerlessness. However, it\u2019s important to realise that this is a skill that you can develop. By learning to communicate more effectively and set boundaries, you will increase your sense of self-respect and improve your workplace relationships. You can learn how to claim your own space without the need for conflict, which will enhance your job satisfaction and self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting clear boundaries and advocating for your own needs enables you to become more effective in your job and increase your general sense of happiness. Our coaches and therapists can help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-caret-blue-shadow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mijn.gevoelszaken.nl\/book\/monthly?free=true\" rel=\"noopener\">I would like a free consultation.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-caret-orange-shadow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mijn.gevoelszaken.nl\/book\/weekly?free=false\" rel=\"noopener\">I would like to book a video session directly.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"these-practitioners-can-help-you-with-assertiveness\">These practitioners can help you with assertiveness.<\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are any of these experiences familiar to you? 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