Is it hard for you to ask for help? Here’s how it was for me once:
I saw it as a sign of weakness.
Complete independence was my ideal.
I didn’t want to bother or be a weight on others.
I then realized that full autonomy is not only impossible, but leads to disconnection & loneliness.
That when you truly know yourself and practice self-compassion, you embrace your limitations in a loving way. With mature humility, asking for help becomes a sign of an unshakeable self-confidence. One that is so strong that you can ask for what you need from others because you know you are worth living a fulfilled life.
I also learned that letting others help you is good for them too. When they help you, their brains release a cocktail of feel good chemicals:
. Oxytocin (sense of connection)
. Serotonin (mood regulation)
. Dopamine (sense of accomplishment & pleasure)
. Endorphin (natural painkiller)
Letting them help you overtime can:
. Combat their depression
. Boost their self-esteem & happiness
. Lower their blood pressure & stress level
. Extend their lifespan
If you want your people to live a better life:
Ask for their help & Let them help you.
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Sources:
Why Giving Is Good for Your Health – Cleveland Clinic
Practice the art of kindness – Mayo Clinic Health System
