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Why do people feel the need to express their opinion?
#RaiseYourVoice: It’s Important to Express What You Think A lot of things are always happening around us: political and social things. The things will have direct or indirect effect on us (more or less), so it’s important to express our opinion even if we know it’s not going to change anything.
Can an opinion be a feeling?
Opinions = Disconnection and Defensiveness Simple. If the statement “I feel….” is followed by an actual emotion and not another word, it’s a true feeling. On the flip side, if “I feel…” is followed by “like” or “that”, it’s an opinion.
Why do I feel obligated to say yes to everything?
Often, they are a result of my own self-doubt and desire for people to like me. For example, I feel an obligation to say yes to any invitation or request I receive. Sometimes I’m glad to agree, other times I’d prefer to do something else.
Why do we feel guilty about our decisions?
When we feel guilty about our decision, we often turn to explanations and excuses to convince the other person and ourselves that we have a very good reason for choosing the way we did. Many of us believe, whether we realize it or not, that other people’s wants, needs, and feelings are more important than our own.
Why do we over-explain everything?
On the other hand, if we are unsure about our decision, we often look to others for reassurance. We over-explain in the hope that the other person will understand and come around to our point of view. Often, it’s not really about the other person changing their mind as much as it is about needing external approval for our own choices.
Why do I try to explain my decisions to others?
I’ve realized that I put a lot of energy into trying to explain my decisions. Sometimes those explanations are an honest attempt to connect with another person or to step a little further out of hiding. Often, they are a result of my own self-doubt and desire for people to like me.