Today Michele and I have a heart to heart discussion about why it's so darn hard to ask for help. Why is that?

Is this a fairly new phenomenon or something that's been around for a long time but we're just now talking about it?

Could it be cultural?

No matter what the reasons there seem to be many reasons why it's so hard to ask for help!!!

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen states that "Asking for help can turn the most self-assured, square-shouldered among us into a nail-biting mess.  We may cast about vague wishes to no one in particular, blame others for our woes, or procrastinate until our problem has become an emergency.  You’d think asking for help would be preferable to all this misery, but taking action is tough for almost everyone."

Why is that?

Some of the things we discussed are: 

• People love to help others!
• We fear to admit that we're out of control.
• Maybe you'll fear of being indebted or owing a favor?
• Do you fear to look weak?
• Maybe you are afraid of rejection...

We have such an interesting discussion for you today!!!