118. How to Ask for Help and Why You Suck at It

Welcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m tackling a topic that I know a lot of us can relate to — hyper independence and why asking for help is so hard. If you’re the type of person who feels like you have to do it all alone, even when you're drowning in tasks, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal struggle with hyper independence and how it was quietly sabotaging my success, happiness, and health. More importantly, I’m diving into how we can break this habit, embrace support, and redefine what success looks like when we start asking for help. Let’s break the cycle of burnout and learn to lean on others.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What hyper independence is and where it comes from: I dive into the mindset of trying to do everything on your own and how it’s often tied to our sense of self-worth.

• How hyper independence is sabotaging your success and happiness: Discover how trying to do it all on your own leads to burnout, stagnation, and isolation.

• 4 actionable steps to start asking for help:

  • Recognize that asking for help is a sign of strength.

  • Get clear on where you need help and who you can ask.

  • Communicate your needs clearly and directly.

  • Invest in support systems for both personal and professional growth.

• How to practice vulnerability and embrace support: Letting go of the belief that asking for help makes you weak, and how to start practicing vulnerability to deepen connections with others.

Are you ready to break free from the “do it all” mentality?
If you’re tired of trying to juggle everything on your own and want to start embracing help, then I want to invite you to The Alchemy Lab. This is a group coaching program designed to help you build the life and business you want without burning out. Let’s work together to redefine success and productivity on YOUR terms.

• The Alchemy Lab (opens in June) – A six-month coaching experience for women ready to leave behind the “do it all” mentality and embrace a softer, more aligned version of success. [DM me on Instagram @Chelseyncoaching to hold your spot.]

• Join the Email List: Learn more about The Alchemy Lab

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you have to constantly prove your worth, The Alchemy Lab might be exactly what you need. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and join my email list for more details on the upcoming program launching in June.

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