It seems to be a common human failing that we all find it difficult to ask for help at times. 

 

Sometimes it’s because of a terrier like tendency not to let go until we’ve sorted out whatever it is. “I’ll do this if it’s the last thing I do.” 

Or, perhaps, it’s down to embarrassment – or pride – that we think we’ll look stupid if we ask for help. “Everyone else can do it, why can’t I?”. “What will people think?” 

 

While it may sound like a bit of a cliché, there’s nothing stupid about asking for help. In fact, exactly the reverse could be said to be true. Knowing that you need help, but not asking for it, now that is stupid. 

Thanks to our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, sitting has joined the list of unhealthy “activities” alongside smoking, drinking, lack of exercise and junk food. But is this just the latest health scare or is there more to sitting than initially appears? 

 

Look at the modern lifestyle and there’s no doubt that we’re much less active than our Parents, let alone Grandparents. Fuelled by the emphasis on labour saving devices and love of the “one eyed monster” in the living room – and many other places too (!) – much of the day is spent sitting. 

 

And this doesn’t just apply to those at work, but children at school too, where much of the day is spent sitting in the classroom. 

We’re often asked by Clients about the latest “must have” book / film / online course / fill in the blank. There are thousands of them out there, so we’re sure you know what we’re talking about... 

 

They all tend to follow a similar format and promise to transform your life. And, most importantly, with minimal effort on your part. Perhaps by improving your general health or a specific health condition. Or maybe your popularity, love life, job or financial position. 

 

With many people being curious and enjoying learning new things, it’s not surprising that so many of them end up on their shelves at home. But, all too often, they fail to live up to the hype. 

 

Why is this? 

While there’s now greater awareness of adrenal fatigue, you’re still likely to receive a less than sympathetic response from most conventional practitioners. That it’s really just a myth. How the – often vague – set of symptoms being experienced are probably all in your mind. Oh and there isn’t a specific blood test to diagnose it. Sadly, this isn’t a joke, but something we hear all too often from Clients… 

 

All too often, another label may be given for the symptoms. Depression. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. ME. Glandular Fever which, ironically, may not show up on a blood test either depending on the virus concerned. However, as these all mean that the deeper underlying cause isn’t identified, any improvement tends to be short term at the best. 

 

Why is this?