Welcome to Real Life · Chapter 4

The Hard Conversation Practice

Almost everyone has something they’ve been wanting to say. This worksheet helps you figure out the words — then go say them.

⏱ 15 min for the writing · then whenever you’re ready
Tashi Kit Ren

Kit walked you through the steps in the book. This page is your printable worksheet — I-statement, request, practice checklist. Everything you need to write it out before you say it out loud.

What You’ll Need

  • A quiet moment to think
  • Courage (Kit will lend you some)
  • Willingness to say the thing for real when you’re ready

Hard Conversation Worksheet

The goal isn’t to win. The goal is to say what’s true, clearly and kindly, so the other person actually hears you.

Write it as an I-statement

My Request

Say It Out Loud to a Mirror First

Sounds silly. Works every time. Hearing the words leave your own mouth makes it ten times easier when you say them for real.

Kit’s bonus twist: Keep a folder of your worksheets. A year from now you’ll be able to read through the conversations you were brave enough to have — and see how your ability to speak up has grown.

Kit
“Saying no — or saying what you really feel — isn’t mean. It’s honest. And honest is always braver than going along with something you don’t believe in.”

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