Episode 152: Letting Yourself Be Helped

You are the one who brings the meal, sends the card, shows up early to help set up. So why does it feel almost impossible to let someone do the same for you? If "I've got it" comes out of your mouth before you have even decided, this episode is for you. We are looking at the discomfort of being on the receiving end, and why, for a woman used to being the strong one, accepting help can feel like losing something. Inside this episode: - Why the "I can manage" reflex fires so fast, and what it is actually guarding - What one familiar scene in the Gospels reveals about the hard work of receiving - One relational step that makes it easier to say yes and mean it Scripture: John 13:6-8 (NIV) Research note: The "threat-to-self-esteem" model of receiving help (Fisher and Nadler). Ready for your next step? FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download): YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips: YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecks If this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step. One small step. One day at a time.