help-seeking
The idea of asking for help has always been something I've been averse to ever since I was really young. Growing up I was always very introverted and independent; I've even heard my mom tell me stories about how when I was an infant/toddler, I wouldn't even make noise or call for her when bothered about something. I guess I was always uncomfortable with the concept of bugging someone else to lend their energy to something that was my own problem.
Growing up I think I've gotten better at this. If I REALLY need help with a physical task or with understanding something I'm lost on, I'm not opposed to asking a family member or close friend (though I'd still rather handle it by myself). For the help-seeking assignment for this class, I enlisted the services of the university's career center to help me get my resume polished and get me fully prepared for the job-seeking season. The people there fulfilled my expectations and then some, and I'm glad I did it.
However, the help-seeking behavior that I'm most proud of this year involved asking a casual friend for advice and understanding regarding a relationship of sorts I ended up having with a mutual friend of ours. This was especially significant because it required a level of vulnerability that I was not used to. I basically was saying, "I have little experience in this area, I have no idea what I'm doing, please help." This ended up being one of the best actions I've ever made, as the help I received resulted in me accomplishing an extremely gratifying goal that I'm not sure I could have managed just by myself.
Growing up I think I've gotten better at this. If I REALLY need help with a physical task or with understanding something I'm lost on, I'm not opposed to asking a family member or close friend (though I'd still rather handle it by myself). For the help-seeking assignment for this class, I enlisted the services of the university's career center to help me get my resume polished and get me fully prepared for the job-seeking season. The people there fulfilled my expectations and then some, and I'm glad I did it.
However, the help-seeking behavior that I'm most proud of this year involved asking a casual friend for advice and understanding regarding a relationship of sorts I ended up having with a mutual friend of ours. This was especially significant because it required a level of vulnerability that I was not used to. I basically was saying, "I have little experience in this area, I have no idea what I'm doing, please help." This ended up being one of the best actions I've ever made, as the help I received resulted in me accomplishing an extremely gratifying goal that I'm not sure I could have managed just by myself.