Practice Exercises
Reading about assertiveness is a great start — but practicing it is what makes the words feel natural. Try these exercises before your next hard conversation.
Before You Say It: Checklist
A quick pre-conversation checklist to review before any important conversation.
RehearsalBoundary Rehearsal Prompts
Rehearse setting boundaries in common situations before you face them in real life.
Rewrite ExerciseChoose Your Tone
Explore how the same message sounds in Gentle, Balanced, and Firm tones — and build your intuition for choosing the right one.
ChecklistDifficult Conversation Prep
A structured worksheet to help you prepare for any hard conversation with clarity and confidence.
Fill in the BlankFill-in-the-Blank: Say No
Use simple templates to practice saying no clearly and kindly in different situations.
RehearsalRelationship Conversation Rehearsal
Rehearse honest conversations with partners, friends, and roommates before having them in real life.
Rewrite ExerciseRewrite This Sentence Assertively
Practice turning passive or aggressive language into clear, assertive statements.
RehearsalWork Pushback Practice
Practice pushing back on unreasonable requests at work with confidence and professionalism.