We ALL need help from time to time, however, I know it can be SO hard to ask and take those first steps, reaching out to whoever you need to.
Whether that help is from a personal trainer to help us get in shape and feel healthy in our bodies, or a therapist to support our mental health or from a friend to support us through the other things. Whatever it is, we ALL need supportive people around us!
How many times have you thought about asking someone for help and not felt like you deserved it? Or felt you were making a big deal of something so you just tried to deal with it alone? I know I can't be the only one!
Whilst you can't rely on people to do everything for you (this isn't healthy - it's codependency!) having people, whether friends, family or professionals to support you with things you need help with in life, is so important.
I love being a PT & coach because people reach out when they feel they need help with their fitness or health & wellbeing journeys and I love being able to use my knowledge and intuition to help guide them!
There is never any shame in asking people for help with things you don't understand or can't currently manage alone, from the big to the small things.
I encourage you to think about whether you're shouldering too much at work, with friends or in your family unit, can you ask for help? 💗
Asking for help could look like - To a partner 'Hi love, I have a really heavy week at work, are you able to do some more chores this week? Or are you okay with them not getting done?'
To a friend 'I'm moving this Saturday and I'm not feeling well, are you able to give me a hand for a few hours? Snacks will be provided 🤗'
To a manager 'I'm really struggling with my current workload, is there any way you can help me prioritise it, and potentially hand some work over so I don't burn out?'
To a therapist for professional help 'Hi, I'm currently struggling with xxx, I need help managing it, am I able to set up an initial session to see if we can work together?'
People will sometimes say no, but that is okay, acknowledging what you need is the first step 💜
