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

5. Utilizing "I" Statements To reduce tension and lower your own anxiety, avoid accusing the other party with sentences starting with "You." Instead, speak from your own perspective. For example, instead of saying "You cheated me," try "I feel that my rights haven't been respected in this agreement." This shift reduces defensiveness in others and keeps you feeling more in control.