In This Episode: Traci takes her own advice and wears an elastic band on her wrist for a week to keep track of how many times she apologizes (Unnecessarily!). Find out what happened! Sorry not Sorry: Do you have the apologize habit? Over apologizing for things, especially when they are not even your fault? This can lead to feelings of unnecessary guilt and create unwanted stress. Try getting rid of the “sorry syndrome” and create a more empowering and even healthier way to communicate. Find out why over apologizing in the workplace can keep you from getting ahead. Did you know by saying you are sorry when it is not your fault can lead to health issues? There are 3 specific things you can do right away to stop the sorry syndrome. 6 questions you can ask yourself to gut check your apology meter BE AWARE: Ask yourself these questions when you say sorry: Do you say sorry to preserve the peace? Do you say sorry to stay out of the way and not get notice? Are there certain people or situations that make you say sorry more than others? Is there someone who makes you feel so intimidated that the only way you feel like you can respond is by saying, “I’m sorry?” Are you so scared of conflict that you try to end it before it can start by saying sorry? SORRY NOT SORRY SYNDROME:“Saying ‘I’m sorry’ too often, especially when we know that we’ve done the right thing, can be dangerous. … When others see us taking a submissive role too often, they may think they can take advantage of us,” she said. Show notes: http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Apologizing   Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Journey to There Community today: journeytothere.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest

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