Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength

This edition of Let's Get Talking conveys the message that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength and not one of weakness, with a beautiful quote, a microblog, and much more.

Let us dive in to understand more...

As we grow up, we often become hesitant to ask for help, even though it was natural as children.?

We may worry about being a burden or judged as weak, dependent, or incapable. It can be more challenging when it is related to mental health due to the stigma, taboos, and myths surrounding it. However, asking for help is an essential life skill that can benefit us overcome challenges, thrive in everyday life, help in recovery, tend to our well-being, and in countless other ways. It shows that we have the courage to admit that we don't have all the answers and are willing to seek assistance.

To ask for help effectively, it is crucial to understand and be clear about our needs. This ensures that others understand what we require and can offer appropriate help. Being clear and honest about our needs, whether professional or personal, can prevent misunderstandings and ensure that we get the help we need.

Once we are clear about our needs, the next step is reaching out to the right people. Try to reach out to people that are best equipped to help and whom you can trust and feel comfortable with. It is essential to remember that we all have our own strengths and weaknesses, and seeking help from others is a part of being human. Lastly, it is essential to show gratitude when we receive help and how much it means to us.

In a nutshell, there is no shame in asking for help. On the contrary, it is a sign of strength and self-realization, as well as a step forward in the journey of our well-being.

• Note down 5 things you feel you need help with, and then write the names of two people who can help. Now you know what you need, and whom to reach out to.
• Ask yourself, what makes you happy, and start working towards it steadily and consistently.
• Thought exercise: What is your personal style? What makes you, YOU? Do ponder over it.
• Note your daily mistakes and what did you learn from them.

In the past week, how many times did you answer Yes to a task, when your heart was screaming a big NO??

We understand that factors such as the feeling of guilt, fear, or obligation to say yes can stop one from saying No. Let us learn the same with this short podcast.