It takes a very strong person to own up and apologise. It can be one of the most fearful things to do as we are thrown back to our childhood and any punishment we received. But the more we realise that we can be forgiven, by others and ourselves, and that the world will not come to an end either, the less we fear making apologies. We also come to realise that everyone makes mistakes and that it’s okay to admit we do too. We will never be thought of as anything less than as a result, in fact, most people will respect you more.