8 Surprising Habits That Secretly Damage Your Trustworthiness Without You Noticing
Over time, even small inconsistencies can chip away at your credibility.
Trust isn’t built on words alone—it’s built on follow-through. If you want people to believe in you, make sure your actions align with what you say.
5) Deflecting blame

I used to think that if I had a good excuse, it wasn’t really my fault. Missed a deadline? Well, I was swamped with other work. Forgot to respond to a message? I had too much going on.
But over time, I noticed something—people didn’t care about the excuses. They just saw someone who wouldn’t take responsibility.
 
								


 
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                    