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3 Reasons To Ask For What You Want


You need to learn to ask for what you want.  Whether it be in relationships, work, or even preferences where you want to eat or go on vacation, learn to ask for what you want.

But, in order to do this, you need to know what it is that you want.

How much time have you put into thinking about what you really want?  What you want out of life?  What you want in your relationships?  What you want from your job or business?

More importantly, WHY do you want what you want?

Once you figure that out, reach out to achieve it.  Ask for what you want.

This does not mean you will get everything you want, but at least you will be focused on reaching your goals and doing all that is in your power to achieve them.



Three reasons why you should ask for what you want:

1)    You might get it!  My mother taught me that if you don’t ask, you don’t get.  If you don’t ask, the answer is “no”.  If you do ask, you have a 50% chance of getting what you want.

Learn to ask for more things and learn to be okay with “no”.  Rejecting your request is just that.  It is not a rejection of you.

But keep on asking because the more you ask, the more you will hear “yes” or get what you asked for.

2)    You might grow.  When you ask for what you want, often you are stepping outside your comfort zone.  In this case, you are growing, something that is always good.  You are also initiating your success.  You are becoming more confident in what you want and you become willing to risk discomfort or rejection to get it.  Personal growth is always a positive thing, no matter the result.

3)    You might ask for bigger things in the future.  Practice makes perfect!  If you develop the habit of asking for little things, like where to eat or for help washing the dishes, it will be easier to ask for bigger things.  You become comfortable with hearing “no” and you become confident knowing it is okay to ask for something, even something major that could change your life!


Asking for what you want is not a bad thing if you are not caught up the outcome, or if you are not demanding something from someone else.  ASKING is just that, making a request.  People have the right to grant your request or turn it down.

You should not assume you will get everything you ask for or think everyone owes you.  Be humble and know why you are asking.  You must ask with the right motives and keep pride out of the way.  If you do this, you will have peace and joy and most likely be one step closer to reaching your goals and destination.

Take control of what you can, and ask for what you want.


We would love to hear from you in the comment box below, or on www.facebook.com/absorb360 about what you will be asking for.   Feel free to share with someone who needs an encouraging word to help them ask for what they want.