Instead of over-apologizing say thank you

Amy 👩🏻‍🏫 M.A. (@doodledwellness) posted on Instagram • Sep 25, 2020 at 4:05pm UTC

Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist on Instagram: “Unlearn over apologizing. Unlearn that everything is your fault. Unlearn that you are not worthy. There are times when you are…”

Do you over-apologize? Do you feel guilty about everything? Learn when to apologize and when you're undermining your credibility by over-apologizing.

Whether a person over-apologizes, or struggles to apologize at all, may have a lot to do with formative childhood experiences.

Over-apologizing commonly occurs for many reasons such as low self-esteem or mental health conditions, like OCD. But solutions are available to help you.

Jade | Educator🎙 on Instagram: “Comment below if you experience some of these trauma responses👇🏼 Understanding the Impact of Trauma 🤯 Trauma, including one-time,…”

To curb over-apologizing, acknowledge feelings without amplifying them, practice calming techniques like deep breathing, and resist the urge to apologize unnecessarily. Redirect focus to present tasks, recognizing that uncomfortable feelings are temporary and will dissipate. #overapologizer #overapologizing #sitwithyourfeelings #breathe #focusonnow #deepbreathing #mentalhealthawareness