onewithnature in Dublin is doing 40 things including…

Stop Saying Sorry When I Have Nothing For Which To Apologize

17 cheers

 

onewithnature has written 2 entries about this goal

Still struggling... 2 years ago

with this one. It’s such a habit to apologize any time I know someone is hurting or disappointed, etc. Trying to be more present about this. It helps that my hubby has been saying, “you have nothing to say sorry about”. Practice, practice, practice:)

Apr 04, 2007, 12:02PM PDT | 0 comments


Breakin' the habit... 3 years ago

This is more challenging than I expected. I hadn’t realized how habitually I say “sorry”. I am empathetic by nature, but find myself saying sorry about how others are feeling, doing, thinking. I think what I truly meant to say is “that sucks” or “bummer” etc., but “sorry” is what comes out. Several times I’ve caught myself and heard in response, “It’s not your fault”. These are the reminders to weigh my words more carefully and articulate more clearly. “Sorry” really should only be spoken when needing to apologize for a wrong I committed. So, no where near being able to cross this one off the list.

Apr 04, 2006, 09:10AM PDT | 5 cheers | 3 comments


onewithnature has gotten 17 cheers on this goal.

 

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