Help
We are living in a society where we have a lot of people who do not know when to ask for help or how to ask for it. For one reason or the other, people assume that asking for help shows a lack of strength. That is not the case one bit.
We all need help at one point or the other. It is not a sign of incapability, weakness of failure. We all want to do it all, and we can do it all some days. But the other days, you can ask for help when you need it. Whether it is at home, at work, or at any other place, you need to be open-minded about asking for help.
When to ask for help
When something is difficult
Whenever something is challenging for you to do, ask for assistance. You may insist on doing it alone, and you end up hurting yourself. If it helps, do the task together with the person so that you can feel comfortable.
When you have a health challenge
Health challenge can be physical or mental. Some health challenges can still allow you to do a few things. But when the situation does not let you; do not feel embarrassed to ask for help. If you need some support when you are going through a mental challenge, ask for help. While you may be able to do every physical task, the situation may damage you. It can even lead you to an early grave because it can attract other physical problems.
When you need to learn something new
There are times when you need to do something, but you do not know how to. Take a step and ask for help because it does not mean that you are stupid.
When you need to take time for yourself
When you need some ‘you-time,’ ask for some assistance. Take some time off and do something that will improve you. You are not selfish; you are just taking a break to replenish.
Be willing to ask for help and to receive it. It does not degrade you in any way.
By Lorah
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