Dear Eric: This is in response to “Need Help,” who encountered trouble understanding customer service reps.

Is there a book, exercise or something to help get me out of this rut? I feel like every time I give it my all things fall ...

Asking Eric: Don’t adopt a pet to solve problems at home Oct. 15, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

I’ve noticed something fascinating about human behavior – we often struggle to ask for help, even when we desperately need it. This reluctance isn’t just a minor personality quirk; it’s a significant ...

I’ve noticed something interesting in my years of coaching and mentoring: people rarely ask for help directly. It’s almost as if there’s a stigma attached to admitting we don’t have all the answers.

That’s what it means to ask for help – and to offer it. It’s a holy exchange. Whether you are a caregiver, educator, cancer fighter, survivor or friend, remember: asking for help doesn’t diminish your ...

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