I have been through it extensively, and I tried both approaches. Suffering alone and also sharing my troubles with close friends for advice. I realized that seeking advice is extremely important because it helps us get out of our comfort zones, see things differently, and make better decisions.
When we seek advice from others, we open up about our situation, which can help us feel more positive and hopeful. Additionally, seeking advice can help us gain different perspectives on our situation, which can be very helpful in making decisions.
If you are struggling with a decision or a problem, don’t suffer alone; reach out to someone for help! Seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.
The latter approach worked wonders because now you’re not alone and the only person thinking about it or looking for a solution. Whatever the problem, it is always a good idea to get a second opinion from someone you trust.
If it’s a big decision, get as many opinions as possible. It is never wrong to ask for help or guidance, and the more people you speak to, the better clarity you will have about what you should do.
When you’re faced with a difficult situation, don’t be afraid to reach out to people who care about you and who will want to help you find a way through it. Getting advice from others can help us see our problems from a different point of view and might provide us with solutions that we would never have thought of on our own.
It’s essential to share troubles of life with people in our life just like we share happiness and critical moments.
When we keep everything to ourselves, it only makes the situation worse. So please don’t be afraid or shy to ask for help when you need it.
When we keep our problems to ourselves, we tend to dwell on them more, leading to feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxiety will take a toll, and stressed. But when we seek advice from others, we open up about our situation, which can help us feel more positive and hopeful.
Additionally, seeking advice can help us gain different perspectives on our situation, which can be very helpful in making decisions.
I learned this from a close friend of mine who came with a party to celebrate a significant failure in my life, and he mentioned this –
Dawg, We are celebrating because you failed fast and fell forward. Let’s go.
These words stuck with me and got me out of my ditch. It’s essential to have that level of communication and confidence in your close friends. After all, they love us, and they care for us.
I also learned not to take myself too seriously. I learned to listen and pick the best advice. I also preach that having mentors in life is essential. It’s like your board if you’re a company.
People who are stakeholders in your life; care about how you pursue your life.
Always good to have people who are more intelligent than you with experience to help you navigate or guide you through tough times.
So go out, make mistakes, and learn from them. But also don’t forget to ask for advice when you need it. It’s an integral part of life that can help you grow and become a better person. And always remember to ask for advice when you need it! It’s one of the most brilliant things you can do.
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This post was previously published on MEDIUM.COM.
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