Do you over-apologise? Therapist shares tips on how to stop

From finding the root cause to setting boundaries, here are a few ways to stop over-apologising.

In a relationship, when we apologise a lot, it tends to undermine our value and presence. Be it a simple sorry or a big apology, when we get into the habit of apologising for everything, our confidence takes a hit, and we start to believe that we are responsible for everything going wrong. “Frequent apologies can undermine our confidence and send mixed signals to others about our self-worth. It’s important to evaluate our tendency to apologise excessively and to consider how this habit affects both ourselves and our interactions with others,” wrote Therapist Shaurya Gahlawat in a social media post. The Therapist further shared a few tips on how we can stop over-apologising.

Be it a simple sorry or a big apology, when we get into the habit of apologising for everything, our confidence takes a hit.(Unsplash)

Recognise the root cause:

We need to work on self-awareness and try to dig deeper and find the reasons why we tend to over-apologise. Be it insecurity or fear of conflict or a need for validation – when we know the root cause of this habit, we can address it in a better way.