A Vending Machine of Advice

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No one in this world is self-reliant. One who thinks he can do everything by himself without any help or advice is living in a fool’s paradise. But what are the dilemmas one face when asking for a piece of advice or help from someone? Here are few of them:

Pride and Ego

We all need a healthy ego to provide the fuel and kick to our life. Nothing wrong with this. But, the trick is you have to manage your ego and not let it manage you.Your pride and your ego are the first thing that get in the way. No one wants to admit that they have a problem. No one wants to admit that they need help or advice.

Shame

Often people feel shame in asking for help or advice. Shame, the most toxic feelings of all which stops us to connect with people. What will one think of me? It’s the first question that comes to mind when we try to seek advice or help from some one. It is one of the most common problems at work place.

Expressing your feelings

The next hurdle when asking for advice is to express your problem to others. You have loads of thoughts in your mind and you just want to say it loud and free yourself. But how to communicate? How to let it out? People struggle to express themselves when facing some one.

People will judge

When someone goes to anyone for help or advice, odds are they already feel pretty vulnerable. They are trusting someone to hear them out without being judgemental or condescending. That’s the biggest fear… others will judge when one asks for advice.