If you’re like me, you don’t often ask for help. I tend to worry about putting people out, and sometimes I feel like if I want it done right, I need to do it myself…
But a few months ago, one of my colleagues asked for help. She had tried to complete a challenge several times on her own, but hadn’t been successful. This time, she invited support. Now on this part—offering my help—I’m usually an immediate yes, and this time was no different. Why do I do that? Refuse to ask but then immediately say yes?
So, I committed to the 75 Hard Challenge (I’ll explain more in another newsletter or you can look it up), to support someone I admire and respect. And you know what? It changed my life. Those 75 days taught me a lot about myself, my health and so much more. And what I also learned quite clearly is that in asking for help, we actually gift those we ask. Yes, we give others the chance to show up for us, but sometimes, in saying yes, it changes their lives too. I doubt my friend realized that in asking for help, she would have such a powerful impact on all of us who joined her. This realization has really opened my eyes about reaching out to others—what about you?
Stay well,
Lauren