Stop Apologizing for Existing

About this episode

This episode discusses the issue of over-apologizing and the importance of asserting oneself.

How often do you say “I’m sorry” when you’ve done nothing wrong? In this episode, we talk about over-apologizing, shrinking to fit other people’s comfort, and how diluting your words diminishes their meaning. There’s a difference between humility and self-erasure. When “I’m sorry” becomes automatic, it loses its power. Mean what you say. Say what you mean. And stop apologizing for taking up space.

People in this episode

Host: Alexandra Hansen

Topics covered

• over-apologizing
• self-worth
• communication
• humility
• personal growth

Keywords

• apologizing
• self-esteem
• communication skills
• personal development
• assertiveness

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