Is this linked to my self esteem?

[Anonymous]

I work in the hospital as a CNA, I’m quiet and introverted. I’ve been here a year, and I feel like the nurses can be bossy sometimes. I just ignore it or let it roll off my shoulders. Now I started saying “I’ll try to get to it” I keep myself busy but my one coworker thinks I’m overworking myself and that I need to say “no” lol.

I want to be assertive. These nurses are my age but are so smart, their common sense is on point, they are very mature and they are younger than me. What are some things I could do or say when they get a little bossy? I’d never let someone be rude, and I told a nurse that and she’s like “you would?” Lmao

I don’t want them thinking I don’t know how to stick up for myself. But I don't know if I’m overthinking it cause of my self esteem.

[RoseySarah]

Had a whole thing typed up but really this is not about self esteem but being nice and pleasant.

Others are often rude aggressive and rushed.

Being a nurse I love our cnas!

Your an introvert your pushing with all this extrovert things as it is. Be you and happy.

Rushed respond as such. Fully encouraged!

Also don't force yourself to be an extrovert! Way to draining. Be your introvert self

If you force yourself to be someone else you will burn out so fast!

Say no when over worked or I have stuff to do your patient can wait!

I'm helping someone else let me finish.

All you can do is let it roll off cause if you take it personally then it will add up and burn you out make you an angry person constantly...

Hugs for a CNA you all are wonderful 😊