thanks Laura - for me this rings very true. For some time I was saying sorry for almost everything - I had attached it to something I had done "wrong" at least I thought it might be wrong. The other word I have been eliminating is "try". That one came from a teacher in 2007 who everytime someone in class would say "try" she would stop and ask the to rephrase. It was astonishing how often the word is used and how it doesn't usually work. Another word for me is "hope". Bruce: what are your take on these words?

I saw this on linkedin and started to think about how much I say " sorry" in a way that I am really making myself down and feeding into my feelings of not being good enough. The piece I think maybe geared to the workplace but it definitely got me thinking about how to change my language so that I feel more empowered. I posted it here. Sorry, not sorry 9 ways to cut the apologies (and what to say instead) 1. Took a while? : Instead of “Sorry for the delay,” Say “Thanks for your patience>” 2. Your time matters, but so does mine: Instead of “Sorry to bother you,” say “When you have a moment, could you…?” 3. Declining requests: Instead of “Sorry, I’m not able to help with that,” Say “I’m unable to take that on, But I appreciate you thinking of me” 4. Missing a call/meeting: Instead of “Sorry I missed the meeting,” Say “thanks for your understanding. I wasn’t able to join, but I’m catching up now.” 5. Setting boundaries: Instead of “Sorry, I can’t make that,” Say “I’m unavailable at that time. How about…? 6. Follow ups: Instead of “Sorry to follow up again,” Say “Just following up to check the status on…” 7. Made a small error? Instead of “Sorry, my bad!” Say “Thanks for letting me know. I will rectify it.” 8. Taking up space: Instead of “Sorry for taking so much of your time,” Say “Thanks for your time today.” 9. Self-Confidence: Instead of “Sorry, this might be a stupid question,” Say “Here’s a question that I’d like clarity on…”

Is anyone else having trouble loading the Welcome & Intro video and Lesson 4: Habit Stacking video? I've tried on my laptop and on the Skool app on my phone, and can't get those 2 to play. All the others up to and including Week 1 are working ... ? 🧐

This morning I habit stacked. I ordered coffee from my favorite cafe and while I was waiting I breathed through my heart - three times. I reminded myself why I do what I do. Simple. Powerful. How are you doing with it?

It’s so nice to see some friendly faces here! I am so ready and excited for this, and also trepidatious and a little scared …