I need help financiallyis it OK to ask for money?
And if so, how can I best do that?
If you find yourself needing help, here are a few best practices from financial therapistBari Tessler.
Of course, for entrepreneurs or freelancers, there’s always this process of ebb and flow."
So if you’re reading this in an abundant time in your life, remember to be putting away.
From there, Tessler says, don’t go straight to asking.
Can you sell anything that you are no longer using?
Perhaps you are RYT-200 certified: Is there a local yoga studio you could teach classes at?
Or can you be a copy editor for hire?
“So that’s why I suggest starting there.”
In fact, they’ll probably want to help."
If you’ve exhausted your resources, then proceed to the next step:Asking for a loan.
Is it a pattern and history?
If so, have you paid back your last loan?"
Your answer to any of these questions will dramatically change your approach to the situation.
If it’s a one-off thing, and yourfamily or friends have more than the means available?
Tessler says there’s no harm in asking for help: “Explain the context and situation to them.
It can be beautiful,ifyou have that.”
