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Why Is It So Hard to Admit You're Wrong? - The Freedom of Owning Your Mistakes
Why do we get so defensive when someone tells us we're wrong? Why does admitting a mistake feel so uncomfortable—even when we know we messed up?
In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, we dive into the psychology behind accountability and explore why owning your mistakes can feel like a threat to your identity. We discuss cognitive dissonance, the role of the ego, the difference between guilt and shame, and why so many of us instinctively defend ourselves instead of simply saying, "I was wrong."
Bretagne shares a personal story about apologizing after an argument with her husband and…
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