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Just own it, forgive yourself, apologize for letting your feelings get the best of you, and keep moving. People respect sincere apologies. No one respects pretending like it didn't happen. Best wishes!
You can leave it be and anticipate that people will Move on. That can definitely happen. You can choose one or two people to address it with: you’ll have to be very thoughtful about what you say, and how you say it because that could be even more impactful than your reaction. I am a person who has to address things so I think you have to do whatever makes you feel better. Everyone’s allowed to have a bad day and a bad reaction. It’s not the end of your career.
It happens to us ALL at some point. Don’t overthink and move on! Blow it off. Don’t apologize and try to NOT bring it up. As a matter of fact, down play it and laugh it off if someone else brings it up! Your only as good as you’re last accomplishment so keep kicking ass and taking names!
The damage maybe be done, but showing you can regroup, apologize and move forward is important to yourself. We all have moments - that is what makes us human. Don’t beat yourself up about it, and find a way to grow from the experience. Good luck!
Agree why not apologize? Apologies show responsibility as well as ownership which is the real sign of an emotionally intelligent person vs emotionally immature. Imagine if your boss offended you but never apologized? Facing is it is also why you don’t have peace about it. Take this same apology and reasoning to the people you offended. Reality is our careers are built on networking & reputation as well. Good luck 🍀
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I am on the camp of address it and apologize and move on. Something I've noticed in life (a chronic over-thinker) is that if I'm still thinking about an interaction, it's worth it to talk to the other person about it. It shows growth, maturity and EQ to know when you haven't shown up as your best self and to recognize that. It shows vulnerability and self-awareness and is likely to Garner empathy from others because we've all had (and will continue to have) moments where we were our highest self. For your own sake- get it out of your head so YOU can move forward feeling like you are in integrity to yourself.
Show up for work and do your best going forward. Your reaction is probably a bigger deal to you than to anyone else. But showing up to work and doing a great job afterwards will be a great show of character. I wouldn’t dwell on it or even bring it up. Like someone else said, it happens to all of us. Just remember that when it happens to a coworker so you can be empathetic as well.
If you were a man you’d probably get promoted for acting like that on the regular. 🙃
Listen! Some coworkers are real assholes! And they need to be put in their place. You did the right thing. Don't overthink much
We’ve all been there, or at least I’d like to think so! Most people, even in the workplace, recognize that we’re all human beings. No one knows what we’ve got going on ‘behind the scenes’. I tend to just use humor to get past the awkwardness. It is what it is
Be accountable and take ownership without the excuses. Sincerely apologize and make it right or at least try.
Stop beating yourself up. Everyone has bad days. If you really need to apologise to anyone, do it and do it sincerely but then forget it and move on.
Ugh. I’ve been there. It sucks because you feel like all your hard work and accomplishments get overshadowed by this lapse. Do your best to show your typical composed side, use humor, we’re all entitled to mistakes. Also take a break if you can.