I’m the type who tries to do everything myself. I don’t like asking others for help; I feel like I need to solve or resolve all my issues on my own.
In my professional life, this causes me a lot of stress, as I often feel that maybe I’m missing something, and can use another perspective to help me review a client issue.
In my personal life, the issues just become magnified as I try to work through them, and I become increasingly anxious.
And all I need to do is speak up. Let others know what I’m struggling with. Be vulnerable. Ask for support, comfort, encouragement, backup or information.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s actually a show of strength. It allows us to admit that we don’t have all the answers, and that we sometimes need assistance in order to see things from a different angle. It provides us with a way of research that doesn’t involve opening a book or an Internet search.
And asking for help, in turn, allows others to feel comfortable enough to come to us when they need a hand. We would never turn down a friend in need, or a colleague’s request for assistance. And so, we should look at this from the same perspective: others do not find us annoying or difficult when we need help. They understand that we are all in it together, all searching for answers, all needing a little boost now and then. It draws us closer to others, and brings us to a better understanding of the give and take of a relationship.
Call to action: What issue are you struggling with? Who can you ask for help? Take a step and make a phone call or an appointment to get support.
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