Do you ever have a hard time asking for help and receiving support when it’s offered? 🙋‍♀️

Many women (including myself) have been taught that doing it all alone is the ultimate badge of strength and honor, especially when it comes to proving our value and worth.

Since entering the workforce, many of us are juggling careers, relationships, family, and personal growth while convincing ourselves that asking for help is a sign of weakness.

But here’s the truth…

Learning how to ask for help and receive support are two of the most powerful acts of self-rescue you can practice.

In fact, self-rescue isn’t about going solo—it’s about recognizing your limits, honoring your energy, and intentionally reaching out when you need it.

Asking for help shows courage and receiving support shows wisdom!

Together, they allow you to manage your life with greater clarity, focus, and resilience in a way that helps you feel more deeply supported in all that you do.

The biggest challenge?

Women often feel guilty about leaning on others, worrying they’ll be a burden but guess what…

No one can carry every responsibility alone.

I know, because my personality and ego patterns had me trying to do just that for years!

Ultimately, trying to do it all on my own is what led me into the burnout that ended a 13 ½ year over-achieving, corporate career and an unsupportive marriage.

Receiving support isn’t selfish—it’s strategic and crucial for our health and well-being. 💕

It protects your energy, nurtures your growth and it strengthens the bonds that make life sustainable and joyful.

Imagine…

Self-rescue is the equivalent to an orchestra rather than a solo performance.

You can play your part beautifully, but when others play alongside you, the music becomes richer, more vibrant, and more sustainable.

Eliciting the help of friends, family, mentors, and coaches—helps you build a strong support system so you can rest when needed and show up as your best self. ✨

If asking for help or receiving support is sometimes a challenge for you, here are a few ways to practice this superpower:

• Ask for help without guilt. Reach out, delegate, hire, or simply share your needs.
• Receive support fully. Let others contribute without apology or hesitation.
• Invest in your community. Build relationships where support flows both ways.

And to support you in becoming more skilled with all of the above, ask yourself the following self-reflection questions:

1. In what areas of your life are you trying to do it all alone?
2. Who could you ask for help, and where could you allow yourself to truly receive support?

Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. 🚶‍♀️

In fact, my upcoming Brave Life Reset Online Mini-Retreat happening this coming Saturday, 11/8 from 10 am – 12:30 pm MT is a great way to be in community and receive support while learning how to correct what’s not working in your own life through soulful rest, reflection and realignment.  

Join me on your own or buy one get one free when you bring a friend. 👭

👉 Learn more about the Brave Life Reset → HERE

After all, receiving help and support is a radical act of self-care and empowerment that’s guaranteed to free up energy so you can focus on what truly matters and create a life that feels abundant, connected, and sustainable.

Whether you join us for the online mini-retreat or not, I encourage you to start using your superpowers today. 💥

Jess Bonasso, also known as The Self Rescue Goddess, is the founder & CEO of Brave Life Consulting, a women-led company committed to the growth, healing & evolution of all women.

After experiencing burnout & a midlife crisis in her early 30’s, Jess committed to her own self-rescue & developed a brave-hearted way to unravel the sabotage causing her to abandon herself in the name of success.

Today, she has a thriving business teaching women of impact & influence how to reclaim their power, break free from burnout & build well-nourished careers & lives they no longer need to escape from.

With over 20 years’ worth of expertise in alternative & mind-body healing, she is also the creator of the Brave-Hearted Way, a simpler, easier way for women to skyrocket their impact, amplify their happiness & accelerate their success in the world without burnout & sacrifice!

And with an in-depth knowledge of the Enneagram personality system & as an accredited practitioner of The Journey Method®, Jess also has the trauma-informed expertise & therapeutic skills to support you in unraveling the root cause of any sabotage standing in the way of your happiness, health, or wealth.

She is also a published co-author of 2 books & keynote speaker who speaks for organizations, conferences & on podcasts regularly!

Jumpstart your own self-rescue TODAY with a FREE Self-Rescue Quiz + Roadmap!