Why It’s Good to Ask For Help From Others

Written By Colēgia

It's a common misconception that needing help makes us seem weak, when in reality it makes us human. We can’t always do everything on our own, and sometimes we need the support of others. Having the courage to reach out to people when we need help is much braver than struggling on our own. Help from others can help us grow and become our best possible self. Let’s take a look at why this matters.

It Can Help You Learn

Asking others to teach you is a great reason why we need to ask for help. This is important as there are many things others may be more familiar with than ourselves. If you don’t understand a concept in a class, ask a classmate who knows how to do it; not only will this help you learn the concept, but it will provide the other person an opportunity to help someone else. Sometimes we don’t realize that by asking others for help, in a way, we’re helping them as well. It can be intimidating to admit you don’t have all the answers, but once you realize that asking for help can promote change, you can focus on bettering yourself.

“This is important as there are many things others may be more familiar with than ourselves.”

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It’s The Sign of a High Performer

Rather than making you seem unable to do something, asking for help is a sign of a high performer. Someone who is classified as a “high performer” wants to improve, work on their weaknesses, and raise their performance levels to the best of their abilities. These people know they can’t do it on their own and are willing to ask for help and listen to what others have to say. While it may be easy to interpret this form of vulnerability as a bad thing, it can show others that you’re willing to work on yourself.

“Someone who is classified as a “high performer” wants to improve, work on their weaknesses, and raise their performance levels to the best of their abilities.”

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It Decreases Stress

When you work with others or ask for their opinions, you are actually decreasing your stress levels. It can ease some of the worries on your mind, help make the situation clearer, or help you build a connection with someone. Asking someone for help might even help you make a new friendship.

In conclusion, there are countless benefits to asking for help and even more reasons why you should start doing more often.

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