Jan 20 / Richa Bansal

“I’m Sorry” - 10 Phrases To Use Instead

You know what’s the fastest way to kill confidence?

SAYING SORRY WHEN YOU ARE NOT SORRY.

I’m so sorry I’m late.

I’m sorry, what did you ask?

I’m sorry to interrupt.

I’m sorry, I had an idea.

And hundreds of other instances when we find ourselves apologizing in the workplace.

For many women, over-apologizing is a result of decades of conditioning from societal and cultural norms.

For others, saying “I’m sorry” has become just another phrase.

If you catch yourself apologizing in situations where you’re not really sorry, it’s time to stop and evaluate.

Because, overusing “SORRY” is not only the fastest way to kill your confidence but also your career progression.

It conveys a lack of assertiveness and decisiveness

It impacts others’ perception of your credibility and competence

It dilutes your executive presence in difficult workplace situations

It reinforces the gender stereotype that women will be more accommodating to demands on their boundaries

Here are 10 things you can say instead of saying “I’m sorry” and skyrocket your confidence in the workplace.
It is time we unlearn societal and cultural norms.

It’s time we stop saying sorry for things we are not sorry.

It’s time we start stepping into being fearlessly us.

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