Asking For Help
/Hey Love,
Do you have a difficult time asking for or receiving help? If so, you are not alone! In fact, feeling like you can’t or shouldn’t ask for help is a frequently-held limiting belief. While there are lots of things that can cause this to be a challenge for us, here are some of the most common reasons that help has become a four-letter word.
You were raised to highly value independence. This has been a big element in my personal struggle with letting others provide help. Raised as an only child with busy working parents, I learned at an early age to be self-sufficient. While it’s natural to feel pride in our ability to do things on our own, it can quickly take over as part of our ego-identity, creating a major block on asking for help.
You’ve been surrounded by people who make everything a crisis. Many of us have experienced this kind of non-stop drama firsthand, and it can be stressful and frustrating. It’s no wonder that you wouldn't want to be perceived as someone who is overly needy. But the way others' handle being overwhelmed (whether feigned or not) does not need to prevent your very real need for assistance.
You don’t feel worthy of support. Feeling unentitled to get help, even when you know you need it most, can stem from an underlying lack of self-esteem. Empowering yourself to ask for help is one of the strongest things you can do and a huge expression of self-love. Remember, we ALL deserve to receive support.
Whether it’s from good friends when I’ve been under the weather or professionally when I realize I need mentorship or new training, it has been scary to put my hand up and ask for help. And while I’m much better at it now, it’s something I continue to remind myself of.
If it's finally time for you to ask for and receive help, some nature-led guidance might be just what you need. My new Rooted Energy offering is designed to provide clarity, a new perspective or reassurance. These connection sessions are done remotely, with an audio file and written transcript sent directly to your inbox, so you can listen (and read!) multiple times and integrate your unique messages at your own pace.
"Thank you for these beautiful messages. It has been a tough week for me and this was so so helpful and reassuring to me. It was exactly what I needed and helped me gain so much clarity and acceptance for where I am currently. Your message helped me to see that I am enough just as I am in this moment and that I am blossoming (like the rose) unto myself at my own pace and to accept that pace and to enjoy the ride. Thank you so much." - T.W.
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To getting all the help we need,
Lauren