One thing I learned from Julie is learning how to ask.
I usually over think when I’m about to ask for an extra ketchup or a raise. It doesn’t matter which. I just… over think.
I got from her that it’s just a freaking question and people can just say no if they don’t want to.
Don’t make it such a big deal.
Making it a big deal: This is another thing I need to address. Since I spend a lot of energy before asking, I get offended by those who say no to me. Rejection is something I dread hearing. This one of the reasons why I’m afraid to ask in the first place.
Rejection is fine, don’t make it such a big deal. You can just go ask somebody else. Life doesn’t end on rejection. If you can’t go straight ahead, go find a workaround.
If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
Related posts
Derisking
We made a big and risky decision this year that spent our emergency fund and
December 10, 2025
Hitting could be a form of love too
One of my kids look for me whenever he feels frustrated or angry or sad. He looks for me to vent out his feelings by hitting me. Every hit,…
July 7, 2025
Clear values make decisions easy
I volunteered to help organize a 3-day event, with the date set 10 months in advance. My plan was I'm going to stay near the venue for the…
February 27, 2025