“I’m proud of myself”

While many of us can quietly acknowledge the things we do well, saying them out loud can be a struggle, especially when concerned with appearing “too cocky”– but according to Lisa, this is one of the phrases we should be saying more often.

“I deserve a raise”

A 2021 survey by Glassdoor found that only a quarter of UK women (27%) feel confident that they will receive a pay rise within the next 12 months. This is truly indicative of workplace culture for women and phrases like “I deserve a raise” are something we should feel more comfortable saying.

“No”

The fact that a simple two-letter word can be a cause of fear and concern among many women says a lot about society, but as one commentator mentioned: “No” is a complete sentence and doesn’t require explanation.”

“I disagree and here’s why”

Overcoming fear of conflict and learning to not be afraid of disagreements isn’t easy – but being able to say how you feel to someone even if it’s a contrasting opinion is something we should all feel comfortable saying and doing.

Women are sharing the phrases they are learning to feel comfortable saying – and it’s pretty moving