What to say when you ve offended someone?

“I’m sorry, I think we have our wires crossed,” is acceptable. But, “I’m so sorry – I’m such a terrible person,” makes it about you, and takes away from the apology. Or in another example, “I’m sorry my words hurt you. That was not my intention at all,” is a good response.

Should I ask if I offended her?

The best approach is to be completely authentic. If you are not sure you’ve offended someone but you’re concerned that they be feeling offended despite your intentions, simply ask them directly. Another approach is to say, “I apologize if I offended you in some way.

What does the Bible say if someone offends you?

The Bible teaches not to bear grudges and ignore insults against us in Proverbs 12:16 and Leviticus 19:18. In this age of insults and offense we as Christians must remember it’s a sin to allow other people to offend us and stop us from doing all of what God wants us to do or has called us to do.

Why Im sorry you feel that way?

Saying “I’m sorry you feel that way” to someone who has been offended by a statement is a non-apology apology. It does not admit there was anything wrong with the remarks made, and may imply the person took offense for hypersensitive or irrational reasons.

How can I stop being scared of everything?

To stop being scared you have to basically rewire your brain. It’s not as hard as it sounds thanks to neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is involved in processing memories and how we learn. By practicing “desensitization” a person can change the pathways in their brain that react fearfully to the things that scare them.

How do you manage your fear in the moment?

Managing Your Fear in the Moment Assess the situation. Fear is a natural response to a perceived threat, and in certain circumstances it can be healthy. Breathe. When you’re scared and not thinking properly, you tend to start hyperventilating, which increases your fears. Write down what you are scared of.

What does it mean to be scared of something?

Being scared means that our hypothalamus (which governs flight or fight) activates our sympathetic nervous system and we tense up.

How can I stop being so emotional all the time?

Pick a couple mantras and write them down so that you have them with you at all times. Repeat them to yourself when you start having an emotional reaction, so you can short-circuit the reaction. For instance, “this isn’t as bad as I am making it,” or “I can’t control the outcome, so I’m going to let go and trust that it will be okay.”