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What clear and specific requests would you like to make of others?

January 23, 2025

Over the past week, we’ve focused on observing situations, expressing our feelings, and linking them to our deeper needs.

Now, we arrive at the final step in Nonviolent Communication: making a request of others.

The most challenging part of this step? Actually knowing what we want and being clear about it.

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To make your request effective, avoid vague, abstract, or ambiguous language. 

Instead, use clear, positive action statements to express what you’re asking for, rather than focusing on what you don’t want.

Here’s an example of how it all comes together: 

“When we’re both on our phones during dinner, I feel disconnected because I value meaningful conversations. Would you be willing to have a phone-free dinner tomorrow?”

Journal Prompt

Write down the requests you’d like to make of the people in your life. How can you make these requests clear and specific? As you explore them, notice if any recurring themes emerge.

Happy journaling,

Kelsey

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