When someone offers to help, say yes.
I have a hard time with this – I have a lot of pride in my ability to do the things I’ve committed to, and an aversion to burdening others. But accepting help comes with three big gifts:
- The work gets done more efficiently, so you can move on to the many other things on your list.
- You get to work alongside someone who cares about you. What a treat!
- Two brains are better than one, so the end result could very well be better than if you did it alone!
You’re not failing if you accept help. You’re succeeding by accepting help.