Michael Strahan inspires fans with heartfelt message about vulnerability

• Strahan took to Instagram to share his thoughts on mental health and stress management.
• He encouraged his followers to be aware of their emotions and speak up about them.
• Advised that it’s okay to feel lost and unsure of how to manage difficult situations. “People out there want to help,” he said.

Michael Strahan may look put together and cheery most of the time when he appears on Good Morning America, but he’s also not afraid to admit that it’s not always that way.

With a motivational message to followers, the actor took to Instagram to display a more vulnerable side of himself, opening up about mental health and stress management.

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He encouraged his followers to not just be aware of their emotions, but also to speak up about them.

“Yo, I just wanted to come to you guys and say how important it is to ask for help,” Michael said, not scared to be vulnerable with his faithful community.

“You know, sometimes you can’t figure things out, it’s always good to get a different perspective on it,” he told them, insisting that it’s okay to feel lost and unsure of how to manage difficult situations.

He offered a beneficial proverb by advising individuals seek advise from someone who is “Not so close to the trees that they don’t see that you’re in a forest,” explaining that often even people who are unfamiliar with what one is going through are exactly who can help the most.

 

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He continued his advice by maintaining: “That person is stepping away. You need to step away. You need to see the big picture of things.”

Moreover, he said: “Asking for help can help you clearly, clearly work a lot of things out and take a lot of stress out of your life.”

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He kindly reminded followers at the end of his motivating message: “So don’t be afraid. Ask for help. People out there want to help.”

Fans were quick to express appreciation over his words, writing: “There is no shame in asking for help,” and: “Could not love this message more. Such an important reminder,” as well as: “Great advice, from a legend!”