4 ways to say sorry

There is no one perfect in the whole wide world of 7.8 billion people. Everyone makes mistakes, some realises and many don’t. May be people don’t apologise due to several reasons. It could be ego, guilt, regret, shyness, you name it! In addition to that, mistakes cause various types of impact on people at the receiving end. Some are even worse than you think. And if you think you owe someone an apology and need to put a full stop to the “cold war”, here are 4 ways to say sorry.

1. Say sorry

If you truly think it is your fault, please apologise. It is as simple as that! Also, it is the most basic step that you CANNOT skip. Saying sorry is the best cost-free remedy for your peace of mind. You don’t have to be fancy with your vocabulary to make it seem sincere. In short, those heartfelt 5 letter word will do the job and is more than enough!

2. Make an extra effort to be nicer

It is not a crime to go the extra mile for your loved ones! How about getting flowers and a hand-written note to make up for your mistake? But talk about being cute! With a small amount of extra effort, you could make a huge difference while being apologetic. In fact, it helps to elevate your apology to a whole new level.

3. Give a warm big bear hug

Nothing is as sweet as letting the person on the receiving end know that you still care about them. The human touch is such a powerful and also a neglected feeling that helps to cure a broken heart. So don’t forget to give a big hug when you apologise to your most favourite person next time. Trust me, it feel so much better.

4. Bring the change

Please note the difference between the following two examples.

• The first one is stamping on a stranger’s foot by accident and saying sorry. It is a good manner.
• The second one is hurting your loved ones and repeating the whole thing again after apologising. It is a habit. Also, it is NOT an apology! 

The best apology is the changed behaviour…

It could not be more true! Changed behaviour is the least best thing that you can do to prevent the guilt and regret. Moreover, it is like a CPR for any dying relationship!

Final thoughts

It is never too late to make peace and move forward in life. Keep the fire burning strong in your aspirations and not in self-conceit because life is one and short.