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You think: Do I really need anyone?' the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person

I took it upon myself to be that person in the hospital every single day chasing doctors, taking notes, making sure I understood why they were doing things. It was so stressful, she says, that at one point her hair started falling out, but she ploughed on. It was Jones's therapist who gently questioned whether she was going to ask for help. Jones laughs. The hair falling out didn't suggest to me that I needed help, it was somebody else looking in and saying that.

Mental health

Business

fromHarvard Business Review

3 weeks ago

Asking for Help When Others Look to You for Answers

Asking for help improves leadership effectiveness, secures resources, builds relationships, and leverages reciprocity to achieve goals.

Business

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

When Your Subordinate Is Stubborn

Encourage proud, stubborn subordinates by protecting their ego, clarifying expectations, and showing how asking for help contributes to solutions without threatening their job.

Careers

fromForbes

3 months ago

You Have 500 LinkedIn Connections. Why Can't You Ask Them For Help?

Many young professionals build networks but avoid asking for help due to fear, uncertainty, and discomfort, despite others often being willing to assist.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

3 months ago

Why We Still Seek Our Parents' Approval-Even at Christmas

Intergenerational family patterns shape adult behavior; letting go of inherited roles and asking for help enables healthier connection and reduces perfectionism-driven isolation.