you’re seeking support for, friends and family can be a fantastic source. But there are other occasions when you might want someone beyond that inner circle. Those times include:
If you're facing a challenging time or personal setback.
If you’ve recently found yourself struggling with a challenging time or a personal setback, instead of opting to wear your friends and family out with your emotions, it might be better to find a therapist, counselor or some kind of professional who can listen to you and help you on a deeper level than your best friend or mother can. Sometimes, all of us need an objective point of view — someone who is not directly involved in our lives.
You need to reach a non-personal goal, such as a fitness or financial milestone.
If you’re striving to reach a goal that isn’t completely personal, such as weight loss or financial freedom, it’s sometimes a good idea to find a coach or an accountability group or partner. Other people can offer support if they share those common goals. One idea is to log onto Facebook and find a group sharing your goal. Or, if you're going to work out at a local gym, get an accountability partner to encourage you to stick with it. At 6:00 in the morning, that person is going to be at the gym waiting for you, and you're probably going to get your butt out of bed and be there because you don't want to let him or her down. Works like a charm! Hiring a business or financial coach can be a really good tactic for helping you achieve a financial goal and getting through an area where you feel stuck in regards to business. A coach can help you strategically create a plan and hold you accountable to the plan so you reach the next level. But what do ALL of these different kinds of support have in common? The same three questions apply when you recruit them. If you ever get the feeling a person does not truly have your best interests at heart — even if you are paying them — then get rid of them. The Right Way to Ask for Support How do you ask for support? It’s not always easy. If it's a family member or a close friend, sometimes you can simply reach out to them and say, “Hey, I'm really stuck here. I really need some support.” And depending on how close you are to the person, you could say something along the lines of, “Hey, I just had a really bad day. Can you be there for me?”
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