People Pleasing & Over-Apologizing Drains Your Energy

We’re calling out one of the sneakiest energy drains in the game: over-apologizing.

Not the kind that owns a mistake or expresses empathy. The kind that shows up when you're just… being a human with needs.

For people-pleasers (I'm one of them!), “sorry” can become the default background noise of our day. Each one sounds polite. Each one chips away at your energy and sense of agency.

So what do we do instead? Switch the script. Same message, stronger delivery. Here are some of my favorite swaps I put together for you...and for me.

These phrases don’t make you cold. They make you clear. They give you space to lead, connect, and reset—without giving away your energy in every sentence.

Pick ONE of these switches to use today. Try it in an email, meeting, or message.

This is about rewiring tiny habits that make a big impact. Language is a powerful place to start.

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