I have had a lot of practice with apologies over the years. It seems I have a propensity to say or do the wrong thing. Therefore, making an effective apology is important to me. I want to be able to get my relationships back on track when I do something that hurts a loved one’s feelings. I have studied how to say I’m sorry a bit in order to get it right so, I thought I’d share a few thoughts about making an effective apology.
Situations in life are often complex. Now that I have more life experience, things don’t seem quite as black and white as they did twenty years ago. I find that it isn’t always easy to explain exactly where I stand on every issue that comes up. In fact, it sometimes seems that my beliefs are [...]
“When you realize you’ve made a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.” ~Dan Heist
An effective apology can cure many bad situations in relationships. Contrary to what some think, apologizing is not a sign of weakness, but rather a clear sign of strength and confidence. It takes guts [...]
Are you stressed out? If so, then you are probably not performing to the best of your ability. Stress can definitely have a negative impact on our lives. Of course, a certain amount of positive stress can push us to perform better, but too much negative stress can lead to burnout. Generally, stress makes us tired, cranky, and [...]
