We like to do things by ourselves. It not only gives us a sense of confidence, but in a way it validates our self-belief that we are capable of managing alone. But sometimes being good at what we do can stop us from asking for help. It is a subconscious belief that asking for help could be a sign of weakness of not being good enough. Nothing can be further than the truth.

We don’t necessarily know everything. Asking for help not only supplements our knowledge and information, but also gives us a perspective we may not have considered. Our decision making gets better when we ask for help.

Acknowledging that there is someone who could bring out the best in us, not only keeps our ego in check but also takes our performance to a different level. The best sportspersons have the humility and sensibility to be guided by their coach.

The principle of synergy is a powerful one – ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’. When we ask for help, we learn to collaborate and synergise, achieving much more than what we could individually. Alone we may go fast, but together we go far.

When we ask for help, not only do we allow someone else in our life, we open the door for them to approach us when in need. Asking for help need not be an obligation, it could be the demonstration of our closeness to someone to feel comfortable enough to reach out. Asking for help build bonds.

Sometimes a situation can emotionally drain us and things we could do easily become difficult. Asking for help gives us the much needed support at a low point in our life, to not only help us, but also protect and take care of those depending on us. Even the tallest tree needs temporary support when the wind is too fierce.

Over time, as we become proficient in what we do, we also start realising the inter-dependence in the world. And we soon realise that the joy of life is not about proving how good we are, but by working together to see how much good we can do for people around us.

But it is only when we drop our arrogance and conceit, and understand the connectedness of life, will we be comfortable asking for help. And if our ego stops us from reaching out and asking for help, let us remind ourselves of the simple truth – asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it is a display of strength.

(Picture-Our garden after heavy rain showers)