It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

Some people seem to glide through life without ever asking for help. They handle their responsibilities, put on a brave face, and rarely let anyone see them struggle. From the outside, it looks like ...

I’ve noticed something fascinating about human behavior – we often struggle to ask for help, even when we desperately need it. This reluctance isn’t just a minor personality quirk; it’s a significant ...

I needed help. Not a lot, just a little. So while I hate to ask for favors, I took a deep breath and summed up the courage to ask. And got turned down. Was I surprised? A little. For one thing, I was ...

For years, many people have grown up under the false belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness. In cultures where self-sufficiency and individual success are overvalued, as is often the case ...

Today, finding answers to almost any question is easier than ever. With a quick Google search on your phone, a simple question to Alexa or a deep dive into YouTube tutorials, you can learn just about ...

Walk through an airport bookstore, scroll the podcast charts, or listen to a leadership keynote, and you’ll likely find lessons on boundaries and burnout. Celebrities talk about therapy with a ...

Our entire lives, we’ve been sold a lie. We’ve been taught that growing up means putting your head down, working harder, staying later, and handling it all yourself. We’ve been taught that as parents, ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...