Apologies: Why do I not believe people when they apologize?

07/07/21 • 43 min

In All Honesty

Why do I not believe people when they apologize?

How do I forgive myself and know I won't do it again?

Should I continue to persist when someone doesn't accept your apology?

How do I ask for an apology for something that happened ages ago?

In this episode, Michelle answers questions on apologies and explains what a good apology involves. She discusses apology languages and why she doesn't completely agree with this model but how it is helpful to construct your own apologies. She talks about the phrase "if they were really sorry, they wouldn't have done it in the first place" and how some people need time to realise when they've done something wrong and some people realise instantly. She discusses the difference between real apologies and when apologies are just words. She also gives tips for people who hate apologising and how to move your ego out of the way. She also discusses a scene in Ginny and Georgia about how jealousy between parents and children can arise and how to process that jealousy.

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Why do I not believe people when they apologize?

How do I forgive myself and know I won't do it again?

Should I continue to persist when someone doesn't accept your apology?

How do I ask for an apology for something that happened ages ago?

For more information, follow Michelle on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @MichelleLElman

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Previous Episode

Red Flags: Is it a red flag if they never ask about me?

Is it a red flag if they never ask about me?

What are the warning signs for emotional unavailability?

Are there any clues that someone is going to ghost?

In this episode, Michelle answers questions on red flags and defines what a red flag is. She explains the actual meaning of red flags and why this word should not be used to describe everything. She discusses how the idea of foreseeing every red flag is flawed and why we need to have a balance of being aware of red flags and not being too overanalytical. She explores the concept of conscious dating and why this is the key to a healthy balance. Within this episode, she also gives you tips on how to be conscious enough to spot red flags. She also discusses a scene in Real Housewives of New York and how our fantasies create contradictions in the words we say when we aren't being honest with ourselves.

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What Procrastination Really Means + Why Quitting Is Part Of Success

Are you a big procrastinator?

Do you just believe you are lazy?

Were you taught that never quitting was the key to success?

Then this episode is for you.

In this episode, Michelle explains why the podcast is undergoing a little bit of a change and adapting to a more casual approach. She talks about how procrastination is a word often used to distract from the real problem and the four actual reasons someone might procrastinate. She talks about how to get out of creative slump and why quitting is an essential life skill that is integral to success.

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