Periagoge
Scenario

Why You Cannot Stop Over-Explaining Yourself

I spent forty minutes today explaining why I was late instead of just saying sorry and I watched myself do it but could not stop.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Compulsive justification reveals underlying shame and the desperate need for approval overriding simple authentic communication.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Logic and argumentation traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.