Instead of: I'm sorry for being so emotional today.
Try: Thanks for listening and being there for me.
Let's stop apologizing for having feelings a.k.a. being human! The more we can normalize and own our feelings, the more those around us will be able to as well.
Feelings can be challenging, but adding shame on top of them is a recipe for suffering. Instead, we can let our feelings take up their space, knowing they will pass, and get the support we need via our trusted people in the meantime.
How can you own your feelings today?