10 Reasons Why Asking For Help Improves Your Sense of Well-being
by Louisa Tew |
Monday, May 21, 2018
Delegation is not only good for your business, but also for your mental health and well-being.
It takes a strong person to realize they need help and act on it. It shows self-acceptance and awareness.
Asking for help strengthens relationships. Giving and receiving are signs of healthy relationships.
Sometimes you can't see the wood for the trees, but the answer might be obvious to someone else.
People are social beings and we are not built to do life alone.
Asking for help makes us vulnerable which in turn, makes the world a better place.
Seeking help drives productivity. You get more stuff done than if you were to take on everything alone.
It allows others to feel like a superhero and therefore, promotes happiness. Happiness is contagious. If others are happy, so will you be.
It boosts your health by reducing stress, and in effect, leading to other physical benefits such as reduced blood pressure, lower blood cortisol levels, reduced anxiety, and increased libido, to name a few.
It shows a willingness to trust others. Now, even if you do not completely give your trust, you are showing a willingness to take that change. That builds a sense of well-being, creating a kind, compassionate and ultimately, a safe space.
Asking for help forces you out of your comfort zone, which then helps you grow and develop as a person.
