You probably don’t mind lending a hand when someone needs help. We’re hardwired for altruism. In fact, it triggers a feeling of pleasure, according to neuroscience. When it comes to asking for help, ...

Jessica was overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do. She is a generous person by nature who had volunteered, as she often does, to help a stressed-out colleague. . . . But what started out as a simple ...

It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

These simple tips will increase how receptive people are to your requests for help. They mainly apply to asking for help from people you know, but some apply to customer-service situations as well. 1.

The term “self-help books” doesn’t always inspire confidence. Some people look down on this genre as being poorly written or promising too much. In the sea of self-help titles, it can be easy to pick ...

Sometimes the little things are often the most meaningful. When times get rough, we all know we need to lean on the people who care about us. After all, we offer our help and support to people we love ...

Still, picking health insurance can be hard work, even if you're choosing a plan through your employer. There are a lot of confusing terms, and the process forces you to think hard about your health ...

Two individuals, each with plenty of issues and their own communication quirks, collide on opposite ends of a mental-health helpline in Jeremy Beiler’s short film “Happy to Help You.” Amy Sedaris ...