How To Ask for Help

asking for help can be embarrassing it feels like admitting that you don't actually have everything figured out maybe you're afraid that people will be annoyed or laugh at you hey can you help me find the bathroom the bathroom hey everyone this guy needs help finding the bathroom this isn't actually gonna happen the truth is everyone needs help from time to time not asking for help is not actually making you look better it's just holding you back this is fine being willing to ask for help shows humility and willingness to learn so if you're ready to stop holding yourself back here's four tips on how to ask for help number one try before you ask most people don't ask for help enough because they're afraid to look stupid or they're just apathetic and don't care enough on the other hand some peace for help a little too much am I hitting me the remote bro it's on your side of the table this is just lazy and annoying so how do you find the balance before you ask for help stop and think have I already tried to figure this out on my own is there something simple I could try before I ask someone else ask yourself am I just being lazy or am I asking because I genuinely need help if you're just being lazy don't be surprised if people get annoyed or just kind of mysteriously disappear I gotta go I got brownies in the oven for instance don't ask your teacher for help if you haven't read the directions I need some help I don't understand any of this did you read the instructions remember before you ask for help put in some effort number two know the right timing when you ask someone for help you're asking for their time and attention you have to recognize that they're doing you a favor and you are not entitled to their health so don't act like it I need your time and attention now I'm in a conversation you're gonna have to wait a little while okay be appreciative and respectful ask for help when it's convenient for the other person if they're in the middle of a conversation with someone it's probably not the best time I need your help finding the plunger be patient and wait for the right timing this way the other person won't be annoyed and you will get a more helpful response number three watch your words and attitude when asking when you need help it's usually because you're stuck and frustrated so be careful to not let that frustration come out on whoever you're asking for help Professor get over here and help me I can't figure out how long it takes for Jimmy to go to the store if he's going 97 miles per hour I don't even know why Jimmy needs to go to the store can his mom go to the store for him like isn't that what moms do go to the store don't whine and complain about the tasks it's a waste of energy and annoys everyone around you you need a diaper there son all those noises you're making before you ask for help step away from the situation compose yourself and think about the best step forward think what is the root of the problem once you have Clarity on what you need then ask for help just do it respectfully number four learn from the health and try it yourself next time whenever you get help don't be lazy and take it for granted if you have the right mindset you'll actually want to grow as a person and do it on your own the next time so when someone is helping you take it seriously pay close attention and ask questions when you're confused don't just pretend you understand when you're actually lost you understand yeah yeah I knew you could do it yeah I have no idea what he just said pretending you understand might make you look smarter in the moment but you'll look really stupid later when you need help again and it's obvious you didn't understand anything take notes when you're being helped and memorize the advice then roll up your sleeves and try it on your own whenever you get stuck refer to your notes and figure it out and if you do need help again don't sweat it but you shouldn't need as much help the second time as you did the first if you're really applying yourself you'll keep growing in conclusion you don't have to hold yourself back by being afraid to ask for help if you follow these steps and ask the right way you'll get the help you need and build respect along the way so let's recap how to ask for help number one try before you ask for help number two know the right timing be considerate of the other person number three be mindful of your words and attitude when asking keep it positive and number four learn from the health and try it yourself next time thank you for watching this how-to video for prageru hope you learned something new now before you go though I just I just want to say this is really really important if you are watching on YouTube I think you should watch our website because the website's a little bit better in fact a lot better I need your help blaming the plunger I need your help finding a plunger gotta get together Daniel bro