The Art of Asking For Help

Even when overwhelmed or at my wits’ end, I often fear, resist, or forget to ask for help. And I know I’m far from alone in this. Whether born of a desire not to burden others, a strategy to avoid rejection, or a belief rooted in cultural context, so many of us wind up suffering in silence while help is just a request away. If only we’d asked. What does hold so many of us back from requesting help? Perhaps shyness, vulnerability, not quite knowing the right words, or struggling to find a free moment to ask what’s getting in the way. Whether it’s for extra child-minding, lending a kind listening ear, or assistance with a work project, many of us find it difficult to find the language, courage, and resilience to ask for the support we need. Wanting to understand more about the intricacies and impacts of help-seeking, I turned to the insight of naturopathic doctor and reiki master, Caroline Meyer, ND. Quite simply, she says, “Asking for help makes life easier to enjoy.”