This week on Wisdom Wednesdays I want to talk about something I find most people struggle with.
Asking for help.
With information at our fingertips it should be easy to find answers to pretty much any question you have about the entire universe, and yet there are still situations that we need help with.
I always loved English class, honestly as far as I was concerned it was one of the only reasons to go to school, along with Drama class. I loved hearing about Shakespeare and Charles Dickins and Jane Austen, to name a few. Their worlds were mesmerizing and I could not wait to find out more about each one. I embraced reading from a young age and honestly, I don't remember exactly when I wanted to make the change to a writer.
I quickly discovered however that reading a book and writing a book was very different. Spelling was an issue at first but then something heavenly called spell check was invented. (Yes, I am old) I was getting used to writing but then I realized grammar was a thing.
Oh, grammar my arch-nemesis.
Grammar and I have never been a good match and unfortunately, I knew that if I ever wanted to publish any of my books that I would need to confront it. Of course, I did not realize that I would be in a completely different country with a completely different way of doing grammar to make it more of an issue.
Luckily, I knew I could not tackle this alone and so I...Come on say it with me?
Asked For Help!
Sometimes our limits are not easy to see or even know we have, but I highly recommend to learn your limits and ask for help when you need it. I knew that I would need an editor, even before I really knew if I would publish or not. Life is already hard enough so why not get help when you need it. And if you don't ask no one will know you need help.
There is a common misconception that says needing help makes you look weak. I can honestly tell you that it does not make you weak. It makes you stronger. You know your limits and you are able to overcome them. Yes, you need help but knowing that and reaching out for help is a big deal.
Overcome those limitations and ask for the help you need.
Together we are stronger.
Always Keep Fighting.
You Are Enough.
A R Pliley
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