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30-35,
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writes:I want to be more assertive - to be able to express my needs, ask for and state things clearly without feeling guilty or being whiny. Please give me suggestions for how to learn and especially how to practice/build up to this so it becomes a habit.Ideally I'm looking for things that could function sort of like training wheels - small, easy, low- or no- stakes things I can do to help myself get in the practice of being more assertive without feeling like I'm making a giant leap. Or opportunities I can create to practice, if there aren't a lot of opportunities in my day-to-day life. Any ideas are welcome. Reply to this Question
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reader, Denizen  +, writes (26 March 2016):
 Practice saying 'No'. So many people who feel downtrodden are in that position because they haven't mastered the word. They get dragged along to events they would rather miss. They get pared with people they don't like and they can't refuse when asked a favour. 'No' is a great word. It is the key to your success in becoming more assertive.
That will be $50 please. Just joking - $75.
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