Do you apologize when someone bumps into you, or say sorry every time it takes you more than a couple of minutes to respond to a text? While this might seem like the polite thing to do, it’s also a way of subtly putting yourself down. Confidence Creator author Heather Monahan says that avoiding unnecessary apologies builds self-esteem, as well as better relationships. Here’s what she had to tell us about apologies, and what you’re really saying when you say “sorry.” Sweety High: Why are so many people—women in particular— programmed to apologize for everything? Heather Monahan: It’s instilled in us from … Continue reading “Why Always Saying Sorry Can Be Counterproductive”
