Speak up for yourself. Ask for what you want. Know that there is a possibility that you might not get it. Know that if you do get it, it might not show up as you expect it to. But just the process of voicing your needs is a powerful exercise in self understanding and self trust. 

Personally, there are times that I am hesitant to speak up for myself and ask for what I need either because I am not always clear about what exactly I want or because I am worried that it will inconvenience someone around me. 

What I am beginning to understand is that it is important to get clear on what I need before I ask for something. That may seem obvious but it is easy to find ourselves wanting support, wanting help or guidance but not truly knowing what we are looking for. There can also be a tendency to look to someone else to show us what we need rather than taking the time to figure it out for ourselves. If we are not clear on what we are asking for, there is no way we will be satisfied with what we get back. So, clarity is the first major step when working on voicing our needs.