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How To Ask For Help When You're a Giver
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Asking for help is a challenge for many of us, especially those of us that are givers. But while the reasons we deny ourselves may feel noble, the results can be problematic. This week, episode 185 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to ask for help when you’re a giver!
In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share that while the message of giving over receiving is well intended, it may discourage asking for help. I also give you actionable and manageable steps to take right now to ask for help and feel good about doing so.
I cover the following topics:
- Psychological reasons why we—especially those of us who are people pleasers and givers— struggle to ask for help.
- Scientifically proven reasons why asking for help is to our benefit.
- 5 tips to support you in asking for help.
If you are a giver, I honor you and your heart and thank you for making this world a better place. But I urge you to focus on receiving too, because both are essential.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/
If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Am I Codependent with Mallory Jackson | Positively Productive Systems LLC
The Most Important Boundary for People Pleasers | Positively Productive Systems LLC
(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)
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Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny
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Chapters
1. How to Ask for Help When You're a Giver (00:00:00)
2. Givers often struggle to ask for help due to societal pressure to give freely, leading to an imbalance in giving and receiving. (00:01:54)
3. Psychological reasons why we might have difficulty asking for help, including imposter syndrome, self-worth, safety, and codependency. (00:03:27)
4. Tips and specific examples to use for asking for help. (00:07:18)
5. Encouraging listeners to practice asking for help with vulnerability and courage. (00:09:30)
227 episodes
Manage episode 386085258 series 2803060
Text your thoughts and questions!
Asking for help is a challenge for many of us, especially those of us that are givers. But while the reasons we deny ourselves may feel noble, the results can be problematic. This week, episode 185 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to ask for help when you’re a giver!
In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I share that while the message of giving over receiving is well intended, it may discourage asking for help. I also give you actionable and manageable steps to take right now to ask for help and feel good about doing so.
I cover the following topics:
- Psychological reasons why we—especially those of us who are people pleasers and givers— struggle to ask for help.
- Scientifically proven reasons why asking for help is to our benefit.
- 5 tips to support you in asking for help.
If you are a giver, I honor you and your heart and thank you for making this world a better place. But I urge you to focus on receiving too, because both are essential.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/
If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.
CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Am I Codependent with Mallory Jackson | Positively Productive Systems LLC
The Most Important Boundary for People Pleasers | Positively Productive Systems LLC
(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)
Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3
Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!
Chapters
1. How to Ask for Help When You're a Giver (00:00:00)
2. Givers often struggle to ask for help due to societal pressure to give freely, leading to an imbalance in giving and receiving. (00:01:54)
3. Psychological reasons why we might have difficulty asking for help, including imposter syndrome, self-worth, safety, and codependency. (00:03:27)
4. Tips and specific examples to use for asking for help. (00:07:18)
5. Encouraging listeners to practice asking for help with vulnerability and courage. (00:09:30)
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