Ep.7 Stop Over-Apologizing & Take Your Power Back

Enough with the unnecessary apologies. If you find yourself giving up your power and diminishing your confidence by over-apologizing, it's about damn time to stop saying sorry and start embracing who you are as a living human.In this episode, Samantha tackles the subtle way in which over-apologizing can impact your confidence and sense of self-worth, particularly for women. She highlights the importance of releasing the urge or saying sorry and shares ways to reclaim your power by being your unapologetic, authentic self.Mentioned Resources:SCIENTIFIC STUDY: Why women apologize more than men gender differences in thresholds for perceiving offensive behavior https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20855900/Free Gift:3 Weekend Plans to Strengthen Your Intuition: https://samanthabove.com/intuitionIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5 Star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send DM me on Instagram @samantha.bove.Let's Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.bove/Website:https://samanthabove.com/—Timestamps Audio:01:00 - Limit the amount of habitually saying "Sorry."02:58 - The science behind why women over-apologize more than men06:02 - Set the standard for other women around you08:15 - Over-apologizing can lead us to miss out on the important things09:24 - Do not apologize for your feelings12:58 - Consider how much you instinctively say "I'm so sorry" when you see a friend in pain14:31 - Ways to shift the default sorry response16:09 - Stop apologizing for how you look18:10 - Show up fully as you are