PSYCHOLOGY/ADVICE
Why We Should Not Fear Asking Others for Help
We should be more open to asking others for help if we need it
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4 min readMay 23, 2021
“Asking for help is not a burden nor a sign of weakness; it is a sign of humanness.” — Joan Rosenberg, Ph.D., psychologist, and professor at Pepperdine University
Why is it so difficult for us to ask other people for help — be it a friend, colleague, or stranger?
The sheer thought of it creates anxiety and stress for us.
Asking for help is uncomfortable. We do not want to appear weak. We do not wish to impose on anyone.
We do not want to risk being embarrassed or humiliated if people say no. Or worse, we worry that others will judge us if we request their assistance with any matter.
Psychology of Helping Others
The problem lies in the fact that our society dictates that we should be strong, independent, and self-reliant.
