The Art of Standing Your Ground: Overcoming Anxiety When Asserting Your Rights

10. Practicing Self-Compassion Post-Confrontation Regardless of how successful you were in defending your right, do not criticize yourself afterward. If your voice trembled or you forgot a point, give yourself grace. Praising yourself simply for "trying" reinforces the behavior in your brain, paving the way for future success and eliminating the anxiety caused by perfectionism.