Many of us say we’re sorry when it isn’t actually necessary. Most of the time, we over apologize because we have the need to please other people- never wanting to mistakenly offend or annoy anyone and therefore, risking the loss of their approval. While we can never know other people’s intentions, we can recognize that our words influence our state of mind–and over apologizing when you've done nothing wrong needlessly creates guilt and undermines your confidence. It can also create an imbalance in your relationships, since it tells other people you think you are always responsible for any potential conflict or miscommunication; and it also sends the message that you're more interested in being agreeable than being honest. Today, stop apologizing for everything and in fact, for nothing at all. Today, stop apologizing for nothing; stop trying to please everyone around you. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apologize when you generally feel you've done something wrong. It means it will serve you well to recognize that more often than not, there is no reason for anyone, including you, to take blame. Today if you find yourself apologizing repeatedly, ask yourself, “Did I actually do something wrong?” And if not, “Do I really want to communicate that I think I did?” Today, choose to stop apologizing for everything, nothing and for being you.

Just for today, I do not apologize for everything under the sun. I choose my apologies carefully and with sincerity. I release the need to blame anyone, including myself. We are all doing the best that we can with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that we have. I am perfect just the way I am and I do not need to apologize for my existence. I deserve the best and I accept it now. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.