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How To Stop Saying "Sorry" Before Asking Questions Or Making Requests

Do you ever hear yourself say, “Sorry, quick question…” or “Sorry to bother you, but…” before you ask for what you need? If you want to stop saying sorry before asking questions or making requests, this video will help. In this video, I explain what’s really driving the “sorry-before-asking” habit. While it can sound polite on the surface, pre-apologizing is often a protective reflex rooted in fear—fear of being rejected, shamed, or seen as a burden because you “bothered” someone or took up space. You’ll learn when apologizing before asking can be appropriate (so this doesn’t turn into a rigid rule), plus a practical, in-the-moment process to ask directly without over-explaining. Over time, this kind of self-leadership builds self-confidence. In this video, you’ll learn: Why you default to saying “I’m sorry” before asking The fear that’s driving the habit (and what you’re trying to prevent) When apologizing before asking actually fits the situation What to say instead of “sorry” (questions and requests) A simple process: start with awareness, then shift your lead-in Real-life examples (work, everyday life, and relationships) Links Read the full article: https://www.amyschield.com/how-to-sto... Related: Over-Apologizing Isn’t Politeness, It’s Protection:    • Over-Apologizing Isn't Politeness - It's P...   Related: How To Feel More Confident With The 3P Self-Confidence Method:    • How To Feel More Confident With The 3P Sel...   Book a Coaching Consultation: https://www.amyschield.com/book Question for you: Where do you notice “sorry-before-asking” the most—at work, in everyday interactions, or with people you know? Tell me in the comments. Chapters 00:00 – Why you say “sorry” before asking (introduction) 00:16 – The secret goal behind pre-apologizing (it’s protection) 01:30 – What “sorry-before-asking” looks like in real life 02:38 - Pre-apologizing isn't "wrong" 03:32 – The fear underneath the habit (it's probably not what you think) 05:04 – How pre-apologizing can shape self-perception over time 06:09 – When apologizing before asking can be appropriate 08:41 – A practical process to stop saying “sorry” 09:02 – Step 1: Start with awareness (avoid shaming yourself) 09:46 – Step 2: What to say instead (questions vs requests) 10:21 – Step 2.5: If you already said “sorry”: how to pivot 11:08 – Step 3: Add a quick check-in afterward (what were you trying to prevent?) 12:20 – Examples: work + everyday life + relationships 15:51 – The key nuance: your brain is avoiding your own emotional discomfort 16:24 – How this builds self-confidence and reduces over-explaining 17:42 – Closing thoughts + next steps