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

Apologizing And Not Knowing Why

Saying sorry has a time and place, so when it comes to a point where you are saying “sorry” and you have no clue why, it means you’re using it too much. In order to knock this habit off, the first thing to consider is looking at yourself and determining why do you feel compelled to apologize. Not only that, but also look at events and determine whether apologizing is warranted in the first place.

Feeling Unsure About Yourself And What You Are Doing

On the note of not knowing why you’re apologizing for something, another aspect to it is not knowing who you are or what you are doing. This habit tends to follow those who are unsure of themselves or are lacking confidence.

These people will generally walk around with a sense they’ve done something wrong. The over-apologizing is even more damaging as you are holding in guilt and defectiveness even if you know deep down you did nothing wrong.

When You Apologize, People Tune You Out

Over-apologizing means that your apologizing will become utterly meaningless to people. Some people will roll their eyes when they hear you say “I’m sorry” for the umpteenth time while others will clearly tune you out.

This is what happens when your apologizes become more of a habit than a genuine sincerity. If you notice that, it’s a sign to make some changes.

That, Or They’ll Tell You Directly To Stop Apologizing

Some will tune you out, but others will be more direct and tell you straight up to stop apologizing so much. When you start hearing this, it’s clear you are guilty of just that. This is the most obvious sign out there.

Find It Tough To Leave It At “I’m Sorry” When Apologizing Is Actually Needed

The final sign is a deceptive one. If you are someone who is always apologizing – especially for things that don’t warrant it – you’ll find it tough to leave it at “I’m sorry” in situations where an apology is needed.

The thing with this one is that you’ve spent so much time apologizing for little things to the point that when you’ve got an actual problem, you feel the urge to give an even larger apology. Instead of finishing up with a simple “I’m sorry”, you feel compelled to provide ample background information and to explain your actions.

The thing is, not every person wants that nor does every situation actually needs that. Instead of explaining your reasoning, place your trust in others, so that they will give you feedback and will ask questions if they need more, which is much better than a simple “I’m sorry.”