Saying "sorry" is something that has become all too common in the English language. Mostly with women, but also with men, we say "sorry" to cover up the intensity of what we're about to say. Most often we don't even need to say it in the first place, it's just out of habit. So, why do we constantly apologize all the time if it's not really necessary?

We do this to feel better about ourselves before being assertive. Meaning what we say has power and that can be scary because we don't know how the other person is going to react to the message. We might also do this if we don't feel good about ourselves or we think we are not worthy, therefore we apologize for everything we do. Whether it's being late to a meeting, forgetting to pick something up at the grocery, having to leave early, etc. This has become a habit for too many of us including myself. I know for a fact that I am guilty of this and I am tired of having this habit.

Since I am tired of this, in 2018 I am done apologizing. I am done saying "I'm sorry" unless I truly mean it and I think everyone else should do the same. I'm done apologizing for my mistakes. We're all human, we all make mistakes. That's just life. Plus, they're teaching me what to do and what not to do. Making mistakes shapes who you are and allows you to grow as a person. I'm not going to apologize anymore for something that is making me better. I'm done saying "I'm sorry" for how I feel.

I'm a girl, a million emotions and feelings run through my body on the daily. I have zero control over that, therefore, I'm not going to apologize for it. I'm also done saying "I'm sorry" for voicing my opinion. It's a part of how I feel and if it offends anyone, then so be it. I'm allowed to share my opinion and everyone else is allowed to share theirs so, again, not apologizing for it. Lastly, I'm done apologizing for my actions. I choose to make them so, I am going to stick by them and own up to them. My choices and my actions make me, me and I'm not apologizing for who I am and for being myself.

This may come off really harsh; I'm still going to apologize or say "I'm sorry" when I see fit. Sometimes saying "sorry" is a necessary thing. I want to get rid of this habit because I don't apologize to feel better about myself or because I'm scared of the reaction I will get out of others from what I say. I know my worth so that's not a problem either. I'm sure there are many people out there that are the same as me when it comes to this habit. I'm done apologizing for doing me and being me, are you?