Ever felt so overwhelmed that you knew you weren’t fully present, but didn’t know how to ask for help in the moment? That happened to me during an emotional week when my dog Trooper got seriously ill and in the middle of a conversation with the vet, I realized I just couldn’t take it all in alone.
On today’s Wise Walk we’re talking about knowing when to pause, when to call in support, and how to give ourselves permission to not have all the answers. We’ll explore what it means to honor your limitations, why asking for help isn't a weakness, and how having a trusted sounding board can help you make better choices, especially in high-stakes or emotional moments.
Let’s slow down and get real about the power of phoning a friend, tuning into your energy, and creating space for clarity. Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for support and trust that you're still the one in the driver's seat.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you knew you needed help, whether because you were low on energy or out of your depth?
Is there someone in your life who knows you well enough to support you, ask the right questions, and help you navigate your options?
What are different choices you can make for yourself in order to create the space you need?
Are you willing to ask someone to pause mid-sentence and let them know you're managing something and need a moment?
Can you pull someone else into the conversation?
Can you phone a friend?
Can you have someone else join the meeting?
Can you reschedule for a time when you’ve had more rest and can fully listen?
If this idea turns you off, do you know why?
Is there something about asking for help that creates a roadblock for you?
Is there a situation in your life where you can relate to this and would consider calling someone next time?
Can you look at opportunities in your life to ask for help or let a friend know you might call during an appointment?
Can you also offer yourself as a phone-a-friend to someone else?
Can you flip the script and say who you're available to support?
Where in your life are you stuck?
Are you afraid to make a decision because you don’t want to make the wrong one?
Can you give yourself permission to make a wrong decision and trust you can make another?
Can you say, here is what I learned, and use that experience to guide your next step?
As you continue gathering good information and support, will you give yourself the freedom to keep making choices?
Will you allow yourself the space to make as many decisions as needed until you feel aligned, resolved, or fulfilled?
I hope you're feeling energized and uplifted as you move through your day. I'm so grateful we had this time to go on a wise walk together, and I’m already looking forward to connecting again next Thursday.
In this episode:
[02:39] I had a very difficult week last week. There were things that I wanted to be there for, but that doesn't mean they don't take a toll.
[03:28] On top of feeling emotionally low, my dog Trooper got really sick.
[05:12] When the vet was explaining all of the options, I knew I needed to phone a friend, because I needed someone to listen to this conversation in partnership with me.
[06:45] My Aunt helped me process and make decisions.
[07:39] I love that I was self-aware enough in that moment to realize my own limitations.
[09:25] How many times do you feel overwhelmed and realize there's an opportunity to pause and get help?
[11:45] The other opportunity where I employ this concept is when I'm going to doctor's appointments that I can get overwhelmed with.
[12:38] Bringing different perspectives into a meeting together can give you really beautiful outputs.
[15:06] I'm going to continue to look for opportunities to ask for help where I need it and invite others into the conversation.
[16:44] When evaluating who you can reach out to when phoning a friend, make sure they have your best interest at heart.
[18:17] I'm going to continue to make decisions that benefit me, Trooper, and our family.
[19:54] Are you continually checking in with yourself and making sure that you're at your optimal state for making decisions?
[20:24] Do you need to call and support if you're not in your optimal state for making decisions?
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