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How To Express Your Needs When You Don't Like Speaking Up For Yourself
Maybe you’re the peacemaker, the perfectionist, or the introvert who doesn’t like to cause a scene, but sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and speak up for yourself.
By Hannah Leah3 min read
Some of us have a very hard time expressing our needs, especially if it means having to speak up and stir the pot a little bit. In most situations, I'm the peacemaker. I don’t mind putting the needs of others before myself, especially if it keeps everyone else happy. Plus I’m introverted, so anything that creates unwanted attention is what I avoid. But there are times when we all have to put aside our reservations, and just speak up.