Assertiveness

Everything Willow Labs has written about Assertiveness, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

3 articles

Self-Esteem · 6 min

People-Pleasing: How to Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

Learn how to stop people pleasing without becoming cold or selfish. Practical scripts, the pause that buys you time, and why "no" is a full sentence.

Jul 8, 2026

Relationships · 7 min

How to Set Boundaries: 30 Scripts for Real Life

Boundaries are what you do, not what you explain. Thirty clean scripts for family, work, dating, and daily life—plus how to stick to them.

May 12, 2026

Relationships · 7 min

Stop People-Pleasing: Reclaim Your No in 6 Steps

Your thumb types yes while your gut says no. This is how to stop people-pleasing, set clean boundaries, and make your yes mean something again.

May 12, 2026