We'd love to hear from you! Many of us treat our time like an unlimited resource—available, affordable, and always open for others. But constantly giving without re-calibrating comes at a real cognitive and emotional cost. This third episode in the four-part Time Matters series explores how our brains confuse constant helpfulness with connection, why setting limits can feel uncomfortable, and how to confidently restructure your “operating hours” so your time and energy reflect their tr...
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We'd love to hear from you! Many of us treat our time like an unlimited resource—available, affordable, and always open for others. But constantly giving without re-calibrating comes at a real cognitive and emotional cost. This third episode in the four-part Time Matters series explores how our brains confuse constant helpfulness with connection, why setting limits can feel uncomfortable, and how to confidently restructure your “operating hours” so your time and energy reflect their tr...
Ep. 178 - Sorry Not Sorry: The Brain Science of Apologizing Too Much
Fewer Things Better
8 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 178 - Sorry Not Sorry: The Brain Science of Apologizing Too Much
We'd love to hear from you! Why do we say “sorry” so often — even when there’s nothing to apologize for? In this episode, we dig into the psychology, neuroscience, and social conditioning behind our habit of over-apologizing. From the “likability penalty” to the way our brains wire habits in the limbic system, you’ll hear why “sorry” slips out so reflexively — and how to retrain your words so they carry more power.
Fewer Things Better
We'd love to hear from you! Many of us treat our time like an unlimited resource—available, affordable, and always open for others. But constantly giving without re-calibrating comes at a real cognitive and emotional cost. This third episode in the four-part Time Matters series explores how our brains confuse constant helpfulness with connection, why setting limits can feel uncomfortable, and how to confidently restructure your “operating hours” so your time and energy reflect their tr...
