I’m so bad at asking for help. Like really, really bad. I don’t think it’s because I like to look like I have it all together… because I absolutely don’t and would much rather be seen as human and not perfect. I’m not sure why I’m so bad at it.

I read once that optimists struggle with managing time and asking for help because their glass half full perspective leaves them believing that they can squeak in one more task before they need to leave for the day or think that they really can juggle all that they agreed to. So maybe I really am an optimist at my core… because I’m bad at asking for help.

But, I’m working on it!

I’m working on speaking up when I’m overloaded. I’m practicing telling others when I’m overwhelmed and need an extra hand. I’m getting better at accurately estimating what I can actually accomplish on my own… in a day.

And you know what I’m realizing… I have so many helping hands around me… when I just ask. The more I ask, the more I’m able to receive. And it’s really reassuring.

Being able to realize that I’m not alone and that the relationships I have around me are there to support me… just like I work to support them.

And that is my encouragement to you…

Don’t carry it all… that’s why you have each other.

Lean on each other.  Ask for help.  Admit when you don’t have it all under control. 

Take advantage of the gifts you have in each other by being able to ask for help.

You can do this!

Until next week,

-A

P.S.If it feels risky or scary to ask for help in love… reach out! I’m here to support and encourage so it’s easier to lean on each other.