Today, let's explore why asking for help feels so challenging and how to make it easier.
In the hectic pace of modern life, seeking help is not just beneficial but essential.
It often feels tough, doesn't it?
One major reason people shy away from asking for assistance is the fear it shows weakness. Society has ingrained the idea that needing help makes us seem needy or inadequate.
But let's set the record straight: nothing could be further from the truth.
Is This Pattern Holding You Back Too?
Do you catch yourself judging others for asking for help?
Do you sometimes view seeking help as a sign of weakness or inadequacy?
Honestly, we all do. We live in a world that glorifies self-sufficiency and independence.
But this mindset needs to shift if we are to thrive. We must learn to come together and embrace the strength in asking for help.
Get More Support, says Nora Bouchard
The challenge can be that we become so attached to doing it all on our own, that our body has to give us the signals to ask for help, because our mind refuses to admit it.
Losing sleep, becoming more impatient, or a sudden onset of headaches can all be signs it’s time to get help.
And it’s hard, because we live in a culture of Blame and Shame, says Nora Bouchard and Brené Brown [1]
Many parts of society have encouraged us to become self-sufficient and isolated because corporations can make more money if you’re looking to fix yourself, rather than build community.
So let’s dive into one practical way to get the Self-Courage and Self-Compassion we need to ask for help.
