The fear of asking for help is something we all grapple with on a daily basis. It may be misinterpreted as weakness, surrendering, or even as a truth we struggle to confront within ourselves.

I would try to be more present and not overthink the process. The fear of my manager not agreeing to my promotion put me off asking for a while but if I had asked earlier, I would have been ...

Here are three strategies to help you get over your fear of no. 1. Practice when the stakes are low. Think of this as ripping the band aid off: you just have to do it. Start asking for things ...