Self-Respect and Using the FAST Skill

Imagine you’re having a problem with someone, and you want to fix it. You try to be nice and let the other person talk first. But then, they get everything they want—and you don’t get to say what you want or need. You might even feel bad for trying to speak up at all.

Does this sound like something that’s happened to you?

Do you sometimes feel like people walk all over you, or like it’s wrong to ask for what you need? If so, this blog post is for you!

When things like this happen a lot, they can make you believe that your voice doesn’t matter. But it does matter. You deserve to be heard, and learning how to speak up kindly can help you feel better about yourself.