Asking For Help

This is one of the single-most important things you can do in life.

For yourself, and for others.

One lecturer of mine put it simply:

‘Who has ever rejected doing a favour?’

At first it’s hard to think about, because you would do a favour for someone. Probably with the hope they’d return if you ever required it.

How does asking for help benefit you and them?

You because you can advance with empathy, compassion and humility.

Them because they feel valued, appreciated and contributive to your activities.

Asking for help takes guts, especially when you know that you’re otherwise hurting yourself.

You’re part of the majority, they just don’t know it yet.

I ask for help often.

I ask for direction or just a chat.

The more I ask, the more I’m surprised by responses.

More yes than no.

By asking for help, you make a connection.

A connection that will benefit your future interaction and theirs.

It breaks assumptions and leaves people with a greater sense of self.

Asking For Help