Comments on: It’s okay to ask for help!

By: Asking for Help and Taking Care of Yourself « Catherine Carey

Asking for Help and Taking Care of Yourself « Catherine Carey — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:34:57 +0000

[...] Sara reminds us that it’s okay to ask for help, http://sarahealy.com/index.php/2009/04/30/its-okay-to-ask-for-help/. [...]

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:20:10 +0000

@ Chris — It is interesting what we associate with asking for help. It’s such an easy thing to do and yet, we avoid it until we must! I keep returning to what someone said in a comment…that people like to be asked for help. I know this is true because I like to be asked to help. Given this, why would I think other people were so different? I agree just thinking about asking for help teaches us a lot about ourselves. Thanks for sharing:~)

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:23:18 +0000

Yeah, one of the first homework assignments my coach gave me was to ask for support from someone in a project I was working on. While I was doing that, I came to realize I had a fear of “looking like I’m begging.” It seems that asking for help, or even just thinking about doing it, can teach us a lot about ourselves.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:34:20 +0000

@ Kathy — No problem. It was important that I mention you as you saved my blog!!!! I suppose you get a lot of those “if onlys.” In your business, asking for help costs a lot less than NOT asking for help…and makes a lot more sense:~)

By: Kathy | Virtual Impax

Kathy | Virtual Impax — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:39:54 +0000

Sara - I've been so swamped lately, I missed seeing this. What a great post - and thanks for mentioning me. Oh, and yes - I too have a problem asking for help - but after more than a few "if I'd asked for help yesterday, this wouldn't be the HUGE problem it is today" issues, I've learned to recognize when to hoist the white flag. Kathy | Virtual Impaxs last blog post..#1 Rule for Social Media Marketing Success…

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:59:38 +0000

@ Paisley — I’m glad you found the post helpful. I’ve learned the hard way how important getting help regarding blogging can be. I’ve also found that the blogging community is wonderful about giving help. There are many great sites. One of my favorites is Blogging without a blog. Barbara Swafford always has excellent tips for bloggers…I’ve learned so many things from her posts!

Also, in answer to the post showing on your comment, Would You Display Your Creative Writing On a Personal Blog…my answer is YES! To me, that’s a big part of blogging…sharing your creativity:~)

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:51:03 +0000

@ Stacey — My issue is that I always think I can figure something out on my own, but you are right. There are definitely times when two heads are better than one, especially when brainstorming ideas! Good luck on your marketing…and, by the way, I love your site:~)

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:01:44 +0000

I love asking for help. I am a firm believer that two heads are better than one. I recently reached out to a marketing coach and she has done wonders helping me with my marketing approach.

By: Paisley

Paisley — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:05:09 +0000

Oh my gosh! This was written for me. I've just reached a point where I realise I need some help (I am not a blogging god). No, I don't ask for help easily. I think this trait is linked to not being able to receive with grace (possible pride). Nice to the point writing. Paisleys last blog post..Would You Display Your Creative Writing On A Personal Blog?

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:40:59 +0000

@ Al — I’m pleased you found this post helpful. Hopefully, I have learned the hard way that the real weakness is in NOT seeking help when it’s needed. Thanks so much for sharing your thought:~)