15 Signs That You Apologize Too Much (2 of 3)

 

 

Saying Sorry Repeatedly

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Over-apologizing at its core is when you are repeating the words in a single sentence. When you find yourself doing this, one trick to stop yourself is to pull your navel towards your spine like you’re putting on a tight belt. After that breathe deep and inhale and release your navel from the position.

 

 

Apologizing To Inanimate Objects

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While some might find it unusual, to someone who over-apologizes, they may slip into these situations. Bump into a chair or drop their phone and they may say “I’m sorry” to that object. You’ll find this tendency to be used more often in women than men.

 

 

Saying Sorry When Being Assertive

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Being assertive is all about ensuring everyone can get a chance to play their role on the big stage of life. Sure it can seem as an aggressive front, but it is no means that. Regardless, people get in their heads that trying to be assertive means being aggressive and end up apologizing for their actions.

If you are trying to be assertive, it’s worth looking at your words. There isn’t a need to apologize, but rather focus on saying “no”and leaving it at that.

 

 

Apologizing Makes You Nervous

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Sure apologizing feels bad in some cases, but when it’s a roller coaster for you and you are on it all the time it’s more of a sign of anxiety than anything else. For the over-apologizer, saying “I’m sorry” is a way for them to manage emotions of fear, worry, and nervousness. As opposed to feeling these emotions, they bottle them up and suppress them through apologizing.

If you do feel anxious about apologizing, it’ll do you some good if you sought help.

 

 

Saying Sorry Constantly At Work

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Chronic over-apologizers will say “sorry” in so many places. But one place to keep an eye out for is at work. This is especially damaging, as it makes employees seem not as confident about their work regardless of what field they’re in.