InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
September 10, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
We wish you a day of openness to connection (today and every day).
Sometimes we hesitate to ask for help, worried we’ll be a burden or seen as weak. But research shows that people often feel happier when they can help others. Reaching out is not only okay, it can also create meaningful bonds and deepen our relationships.
The focus for today is:
Asking for help enables kindness and unlocks opportunities for positive social connections.
Today's message is inspired by Melissa De Witte
Stanford social psychologist Xuan Zhao reminds us that most of us are deeply prosocial and want to make a positive difference. Asking directly for help removes uncertainty and allows others to step forward in kindness, creating emotional closeness and trust.
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Go Ahead, Ask For Help. It Makes People Happy
Author: Melissa De Witte
A Reminder:
Asking for help enables kindness and unlocks opportunities for positive social connections.
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About the Author
Melissa De Witte writes for Stanford News about research and ideas shaping human understanding and social connection.
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