Women are often told they're "too emotional" or "too sensitive." However, one psychologist shares that confident women know emotions aren't liabilities or worthy of insults."Emotions are a natural part of being human, not a sign of weakness," says Dr. Gayle MacBride, Ph.D., LP, a psychologist with Veritas Psychology Partners. "A confident woman understands that acknowledging her emotions, whether joy, sadness, anger or fear, is part of her strength."Related: 12 Signs You Might Be a 'Highly Sensitive Person,' According to a Therapist
2. Her accomplishments and achievements
People with kids or grandkids who love Frozen 2 will know that Elsa learned to show herself, in part, by stepping into her power unapologetically. The message isn't a fairytale—it's something real-life confident women own daily."'Power' is not a dirty word, but should be wielded carefully," Dr. MacBride says. "Power is the ability to influence your own life and the world around you. Whether this power comes from her intellect, skills, leadership or charisma, a confident woman should never downplay her strengths to make others comfortable. Apologizing for being powerful only reinforces the idea that a woman’s strength is something to be ashamed of, rather than celebrated."Related: People Who Were Told They Were 'Too Sensitive' as Children Usually Develop These 14 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say
4. Taking up space
Dr. MacBride shares that confident women know their views have value, and that "diverse perspectives drive progress.""She should never feel pressured to conform just to avoid conflict or please others," she emphasizes. "Apologizing for differing opinions suggests that her thoughts or ideas are less important than those of others. Apologizing for this can undermine your own confidence and how seriously others take you. It also prioritizes conflict avoidance rather than asking the group to take seriously an alternative view of the situation."
6. Things outside of your control
Dr. McGeehan says apologizing for needs is a big one with women and wishes they weren't."Needs aren’t burdens—they’re the foundation of honest, mutual connection and they are human," she says. "Confident women know that their needs are not too much—they’re information and how to interact with them respectfully."
8. For engaging in self-care
While we're talking about rest not being laziness: "You’re allowed to move at a sustainable pace," Dr. McGeehan says. "Other people’s procrastination is not your emergency, and it is not your job to be available to everyone else at the drop of a hat."However, she says apologizing for not responding immediately makes it sound like you did something wrong, which you did not."Apologizing for not responding instantly reinforces urgency culture and teaches others to expect constant access to you," she explains. "Confident women protect their energy and reply when they’re ready and leave it at that."Related: People Who Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents Often Have These 12 Traits as Adults, According to Psychologists
10. Saying "no"
Confident women live, learn and let go."Those past choices allow women to learn and grow," Dr. Goldman points out. "Those past choices resulted in getting to the place they are at in the present day. Therefore, that is not something to apologize for. Instead, [it] can be something that a confident woman can feel [grateful for]."Related: 6 Things Successful People *Always* Do in a Conversation, According to a Neuropsychotherapist
12. Their bodies
When a Confident Woman *Will* Apologize
Confident women also know when an apology is in order. "There are times when apologies are needed and can be helpful," Dr. Miller says. "The purpose of an apology is to demonstrate insight that you’ve violated a rule or boundary and, as a result, hurt someone. So, women should apologize when they recognize that they have done something wrong. This allows an opportunity for repair and healing."
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Dr. Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D., licensed psychologistDr. Gayle MacBride, Ph.D., LP, a psychologist with Veritas Psychology PartnersDr. Michele Goldman, Ph.D., a psychologist and Hope for Depression Research Foundation media advisorDr. Jan Miller, Ph.D., licensed psychologist with Thriveworks Read More Details
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