Some people seem to glide through life without ever asking for help. They handle their responsibilities, put on a brave face, and rarely let anyone see them struggle. From the outside, it looks like ...

You've just landed a new project. While it's in your wheelhouse, it requires unfamiliar skills. As you research and plan, that familiar wave of overwhelm hits. Deadline anxiety creeps in, and suddenly ...

Children need to learn how and when to ask for help. Source: Denise Carbonell /Flickr Knowing how and when to ask for help is a critical life skill that many children struggle to master. Their own ...

Imagine you’re handed a new project at work that requires skills or information you don’t have. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and while asking for help can be intimidating, you can do so in a way ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Life with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can bring subtle but unsettling changes. You might forget recent conversations, repeat questions, or need more time to complete tasks that once felt automatic ...

Dear Amy: Which is the default position regarding asking for help versus offering to help? For instance, let’s say I’m at work and someone walks past my desk several times, carrying a big box each ...

Asking for help is hard. It can make us feel vulnerable, like we’re sharing too much or admitting weakness. It can also stoke fears about our relationships and sense of self-worth — am I being a ...

Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...

Even so, I tend to be self-reliant to an extreme degree. I tell myself it’s because I like doing things by myself, but mostly it’s because I think asking for help makes me look somehow “less-than.” ...