The publisher sent me this book a few months ago and I was immediately drawn to it. I put it, cover facing forward, on my book shelf because I knew it was something I should read soon. Due to my very busy schedule though, I didn’t pick it up until a desperate moment of feeling out of balance by working too much.

I feel blessed to have a pretty amazing life. Most of the time I get to do what I want and pursue a career in line with my passion. Because I have the ability to manifest work opportunities easily, I often generate more work than I can handle. I create something and then it arrives. And a lot has been arriving lately, which has made life very exciting and sleep and rest a thing of the past.

Okay … breath Tiffany. It was the right time and I picked up the book. I couldn’t help but laugh hysterically as I read the inside cover. It was so true of me in particular.

“Do you feel need to do everything yourself and can’t ask for help? Has it become so extreme you feel like you are on a runaway train and don’t know how to use the emergency stop? You are not alone. Author Peggy Collins, is a reformed self sufficient, so she understand exactly what you are going through.”

Then my favorite part …

“This is the first life-enhancing guide designed to help people like you who can’t or won’t ask for help: … the overwhelmed super-mom who picks up the kids while closing the biggest sale of her career on her cell phone.”

Haha – that is me! I really did close one of the biggest sales of my career on my cell phone while volunteering at my son’s Co-op preschool and trying to find a quiet spot away from the kids loud play. Too funny!

I read on. And my laughter turned to tears. Oh goodness, this is me and this is a problem I need to solve. Thanks Peggy for the tips. My life did improve a bit after your slap in the face to wake up and stop doing so much.

This is a description of the book by the publisher. Buy it today if you are an Over-Self-Sufficient (and what mom isn’t?).

It’s great to be self-sufficient, isn’t it?Not if it’s costing you your sanity.

Okay, so you’re responsible, hard working, and independent. But you’re also stressed out, overwhelmed, and reluctant to ask anyone for help. Why should you? You’re perfectly capable of juggling work, family, and other obligations all by yourself, thank you very much. But ask yourself-and be honest:

Are you constantly trying to “do it all,” all by yourself?
Do you avoid delegating work because you don’t trust others to “do it right”?
Are you afraid you’ll look weak if you ask someone for help?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be suffering from Self-Sufficiency Syndrome–and you might be heading for major burnout. The good news is: Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word. This groundbreaking new book by professional speaker Peggy Collins will show you how to recognize the signs, ease the demands you put on yourself, and start enjoying your work, your family, and your life.

Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word helps you:
Identify the signs and symptoms of Self-Sufficiency Syndrome
Break the cycle of extreme self-sufficiency
Ask for help when you really need it
Learn who and who not to ask for help
Balance your personal and professional life.

Tiffany Bass Bukow is the CEO & Founder of the #1 Personal Finance Website for Women and Families – www.msmoney.com. My life mission is to help people and the world thrive through creating companies that provide money, career and life skills education.