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@Skülly
Well said.
It's hard to get the balance right with taking the lane, sometimes a problem spot can make us ride less assertively next time, if we just can't face asserting in the space properly. I try to remember that a smile and a wave goes a long way. Get into position early enough, and do it with a backward glance, friendly wave etc to any motor near behind, maybe even a thumbs up after the junction if they show consideration for your need to take the lane.
I constantly have to improve taking the lane at the right times, and with good body language. Had a scare recently on the South Circular taking the right lane late.