Real Ways I Help
These are actual examples of what I've helped clients do. They've often said that they felt weird sharing that they need help in these areas.
"Am I weird? I wish someone would help me...."
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FIND a...
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TALK to my...
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FILE my papers.
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REMIND me to...
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TEACH me how to...
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HELP me get started.
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TELL me what to do next.
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MAKE appointments for me.
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KEEP me from leaving the room.
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SCRIPT what I'm supposed to ask.
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PLAN & TRACK my projects and tasks.
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DECIPHER what the architect is saying.
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EXPLAIN to them what I'm trying to say.
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COWORK remotely to keep me focused.
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SIT with me while I go through my memory boxes.
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GIVE me a new perspective so I don't knock their block off.
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OPEN my mail, pay my bills, balance the accounts, file the papers.
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BE WITH and help my aging parents do what they need to do for their and my future.
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CALL the insurance or utility company, or the other people I just can't bring myself to call.
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GO with me to the doctor, the showroom, the lawyer and accountant, the cemetery office.
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NOTICE and high-five me for all the flippin' hard work I do that no one else seems to appreciate.
It's not quitting to ask for help! It’s a mature thinker who recognizes the need for a hand.
Change "I’m not good at that" to "I just needed some help!”
