Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

http://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2015/03/24/asking-for-help-is-a-sign-of-strength-not-weakness/#6512f199417a

As with so many things that would serve us (and others), our fear is what gets in the way. Fear of over-stepping a friendship. Fear of appearing too needy. Fear of imposing. Fear of revealing our struggle and having people realize we don’t have it all together after all. But here’s the thing:

When you don’t ask for help when you need it, you assume all of a burden that might easily (and gladly) be shared. But you also deprive those who’d love to assist you of the opportunity to do so.

Everyone is worse off.

The truth is that we all have gifts to share – time, talent, connections, insights, experience, skills, resources, hospitality. And most people love to share them!

Our lives are richer - not poorer - when we share our gifts with others. So whether you need someone to lend you a hand, or you just need to borrow an ear, consider this: by having the courage to ask for help you’re not putting them out, you’re pulling them up.

http://www.success.com/blog/how-asking-for-help-is-a-sign-of-strength-and-humility

Realizing we cannot do something and need help shows both humility and strength. Relying on others can help us better reach our goals.

Next time you’re afraid that you might not hit a goal, don’t let go. Instead reach out to your support network. Successful people know who they can rely on when it seems like the flames are engulfing them. Hold on to the greatest predictor not only of success but of happiness: other people.

http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/columnists/michele_dubel/asking-for-help-is-a-sign-of-strength-not-weakness/article_67bdb628-ce93-52a7-b6c8-ce2de2381362.html

In many ways, most of us are faced with the "what if" scenario of having to make a decision on things that feel beyond our control, particularly when we are faced with our own weakness, illness or inability to do things. This is often during an emergency, crisis or hospitalization. We tend to be harder on ourselves than others, and we tend to try to maintain resiliency so as not to inconvenience others.

The truth is each of us needs to face our own vulnerability and limitations. We need to know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of courage, strength, and perseverance.

Identify what is in your control and begin from there. In all things, you are not alone. Seek support. Everybody has faced something challenging. From those experiences, possible solutions can be developed.