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Episode 80 - How to stop apologizing (when you have nothing to apologize for)

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There is a common conditioning in our society to apologize constantly, even when it’s not our responsibility or when we’ve done nothing wrong. This episode discusses why we apologize so frequently and how to make small changes to get out of this pattern. 

In this episode, we cover…

  • The awesome Christmas gifts Claire and Serena received
  • The importance of acknowledging that we apologize a lot and to recognize what we are apologizing for
  • How to know when to apologize 
  • How we sometimes apologize to minimize other people’s fragility 
  • How we sometimes apologize as a conscious choice, even when we don’t need to, to meet our security need
  • How to check in with yourself to see whether the apology was necessary and correct yourself
  • Why it’s important to be mindful of when we use “I’m sorry”
  • How to communicate what you need instead of apologizing
  • How to shift your language to lessen apologies when you haven’t done anything to negatively impact somebody else’s needs
  • Claire and Serena give examples on how to deal with these situations
  • The importance of reflecting on what we really meant to say and understanding what we are or are not responsible for
  • How apologies are a way of softening being direct to someone
  • Why the way we communicate is important

    • Episode references:

    Episode 16 - Apology Series - How to apologize (and why sorry isn’t enough)

    Episode 21 - Selfirst Series - The difference between doing harm and not meeting needs that were never your responsibility

    Episode 45 - Guilt & Shame Series - It’s not guilt, it’s an attempt at manipulating your humanity

    Episode 66 - People Pleasing Series - Sorry not sorry

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