I have always been the type of person who would rather just do something myself than have someone else assist me. I thought that bringing in another person with their own set of expectations about how things should be done complicated things, and I found that it was just easier to work alone.
So I created an entire life based on the premise that I didn’t need anyone’s guidance.
I believed that I was fine (even better off) without anyone’s help.
I created a business. I became my own boss. I got to decide what to do and when to do it. I got to call the shots.
And this isn’t entirely a bad thing.
There are parts of my solitary life that I absolutely love.
And that part of my thinking is what I am working on changing.
It actually shows strength to ask for help. In doing so, we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. We are showing the world that we aren’t perfect – we don’t have it all figured out – and we could really use some help.
And if you get out there and ask for help, I guarantee the world will respond to you in so many positive ways.
It could be that you ask a coworker to take a look at a project that you are stuck on.
It could be that you ask a friend to take your kids out for ice cream for an hour, so you can have some time alone to recharge.
It could be that you have always done your own bookkeeping, but you’re finally realizing that your business has grown beyond what you have the time to keep up with. So you ask someone skilled in this area for help.
And then begin going down your list and asking for help.
You do not have to go through life alone.
It’s a sign of strength to know your weaknesses and allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to ask for assistance.
Go ahead and give it a try!
Hi Jodi!
Great post! I've experienced much benefit from recognizing that I need reciprocal relationships in my life to learn and grow in marriage, parenting, team building, and having passion around my work!
And, I think it just may allow the music to play as my world goes around! 🙂
Blessings, Sheri
So true, Sheri! We definitely aren’t meant to go it alone. The more I open up and ask for help, the more magic I bring into my life. Blessings to you as well!
Love this post. Would like to link to it on a post I’m drafting. Thanks so much!
That would be great, Tari! Thanks! 🙂