Who makes the decisions in your life instead of you? Make sure you have enough assertiveness to choose what to do and resist pressure from all sides. All your life you've put yourself last. It's time to change that. Stop adjusting, pleasing others and making compromises. Build trust, set boundaries and ask for what you really want. Do you live the life that others impose? Are you forced to solve other people's problems? Assertiveness is the first step to the life you dream of. Do what makes you happy. Avoid what makes you unhappy. Stop putting other people first, stop letting them use you. From this book you will learn: - how to confidently say NO and regain your strength and time; - how to ask for what you need and when you need it; - how to refuse politely, without negative consequences; - how to balance assertiveness, compliance and helpfulness; - how to practice self-acceptance, prioritization and empathy; - how to overcome the tendency to constantly apologize.