Apologizing for a mistake or a share in a certain situation is not easy. We are often afraid to apologize because we do not know how to do it correctly, or we assume that an apology will make the situation even worse. We tell ourselves that it’s actually not us who made the mistake and we are silent even though an apology could make the situation better for us. If the ability to apologize happens to be a skill that you need to improve, you can find inspiration in the following tips, which were published by the Psychology Today website.
Don’t look for the fairest solution
Take the first step towards the apology. View conflicts and the solutions to them as an opportunity to improve and strengthen your relationships with the people around you.
Have compassion for others
It is very difficult to apologize at a time when you are blaming others for their part of the fault in the situation that occurred. That is why you should learn how to see things through the eyes of others. Think about why they are acting the way they are acting.
Apologize for a specific behavior
Your apology should be related to something that you did and not to your entire personality and existence.
Apologize sufficiently
Even if you are apologizing for something small, your apology should be simple and clear.
Learn how to accept apologies
Accept the apologies of others as you’d like them to accept your apologies. If someone apologizes to you sincerely, don’t criticize how they expressed their apology.
Acknowledge that apologizing is difficult for you
If an apology really is difficult for you, start your apology by saying that. You’ll see that the other person will appreciate your sincerity and will lend you a helping hand.
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