Episode 132 - How Over-Apologizing Hurts You and How to Stop

Because every one of us has been raised with the good girl rules—to be nice, agreeable, and never rock the boat—almost every woman I work with has the habit of over-apologizing. You’re capable, you’re accomplished, and you work hard, yet “sorry” slips out at the beginning of every sentence. In this episode, we explore how over-apologizing hurts you and how to practice a different way of showing up. Here’s what I cover:How over-apologizing lowers your authority in other people's eyes and trains your own brain to see yourself as less valuableWhy it’s important to consider what you’re trying to accomplish with your apologyWhy pausing before you speak is the foundation for breaking your over-apologizing habitThe power you’ll reclaim when you replace “I’m sorry” with “thank you”Why increasing your capacity for discomfort is key to stopping over-apologizingA practical homework assignment to complete your own apology auditFind Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult