1. Think and talk about yourself in a positive way.
2. Feel comfortable expressing compliments.
3. Accept compliments without embarrassment.
4. Express feelings directly and spontaneously.
5. Ask for what you want.
6. State honest disagreements with ease.
7. Be able to say no.
8. Insist on fair treatment.
9. Keep in touch with friends.
10. Take the first step in forming new friendships.

(via abundance-mine)