Why do we apologise? To admit our guilt and accept the punishment?

Perhaps, one alternative to apologising all the time is to thank them.

Instead of: “Sorry I’m late.”

Say: “Thanks for waiting.”

This could change your life.

More importantly, what if we rethink how apologies work?

What if we stop thinking that apologies are always about telling others we are wrong for doing but that we are wrong for not understanding?

“I am sorry that my actions have been seen to upset or offend you. Tell me how I can help make this better (for you, me, everyone)”

And the last part, my friends, is key!

An apology means nothing if we don’t follow through with a willingness to move forward and learn, then ‘sorry’ is just another word.

I’m sorry but… we cannot apologise and then retract our apologies. An apology is an act to repair or rebuild a misunderstanding or for amelioration.

“I’m sorry, but you made me mad”

This phrase does not adhere to the concept of a true apology.

Thank you for reading!