Self Help

Here, they're all playing nicely at moguldom and at mentoring, professing a commitment to nurturing talent and using the term "support system" in a way that splits the difference between the jargon of self-help and the language of networking. ❋ Troy Patterson (2011)

It's a promising thought, but to place this book in the rubric of self-help would be to mistake Kahneman-who lived for several years in Nazi-occupied France-for a benighted optimist. ❋ Daniel Engber (2011)

Talk to your doctor, or call a self-help group such as Alcoholics Anonymous see Resources or check in your local yellow pages. ❋ ROBIN DIBNER (1994)

The 25-year-old's lyric book is a 5,000-word self-help seminar, brimming with affirmation and possibility. ❋ Chris Richards (2011)

It is benefiting from what the City calls "self-help" measures, which don't depend on the economic climate. ❋ Richard Evans (2011)

While a district may be required to offer remedial support to teachers after a first ineffective rating, this must primarily entail self-help. ❋ Editorials (2012)

Supreme Court orders Google Australia to release details of creators of website labelling self-help guru Jamie McIntyre a 'thieving scumbag' INTERNET giant Google has lost a landmark legal battle that is expected to open the floodgates to online litigation against anonymous online commentators. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Warren carries a thin Bible as he moves to and from the podium, but never opens it during the sermon, which feels very much like a self-help seminar. ❋ Robert D. Putnam (2010)

The 2006 Faith Matters survey asked respondents to indicate whether they belong to a wide array of groups: from hobby groups to professional associations to self-help programs. ❋ Robert D. Putnam (2010)

As Horowitz puts it, “In numerous unexamined ways, the budget studies” undertaken by progressives “attacked immigrant and working-class culture, hoping to replace it with the bourgeois emphasis on self-help and personal discipline.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

I am a sucker for self-help and development books. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dr. Toni Galardi wrote The LifeQuake Phenomenon, a self-help book about dealing with big life changes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I recommend it for people who like psychology and self-help books in particular. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I also LOVE print books, and still dream of the 10 book deal with a big publisher (like Gary Vaynerchuk) I want to be Jack Canfield, a mega successful self-help, non-fiction author. ❋ Unknown (2009)

UK psychologist Richard Wiseman has cracked open the self-help industry with this book “: 59 Seconds Think a little, change a lot”. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The guy started a video blog on Twitter, chronicling his wine practices, and it turned into a self-help phenomenon with nearly 150,000 followers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He also was a performer - playing self-help guru Stuart Smalley and impersonating public figures such as Henry Kissinger and the Rev. Pat Robertson. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I'm so bummed-out caus i just [broke up] with my boyfriend" "o, i had that [problem] once too, you should totally read insert annoying [self help] title here." ...() () (thanks, you're so self helpful) ❋ Pixelfairy (2008)

[Im okay], [leave me be] I am [relying] on self help. ❋ Fuckmedaddy101 (2015)

Playboy, Penthouse, [Razzle], The Pants and Bra section of Littlewoods [catalogue], The back of a Special K box, family holiday photos could all be used as a [self help manual] ❋ Garthy (2006)

1.For example, are you obsessed with increasing your reading speed, yet you consistently find that you can’t pay your bills on time? then definetly you are defeating the purpose and being [self-help junkie]. 2. Also you read [self help] books of how to be confident whereas in reality you are already [brimming] with confidence. ❋ Jawwnvi (2019)

Friend 1: Hey, have you seen that self-help video on social media? Friend 2: No, I haven't. What's it about? Friend 1: It's all about how to build confidence and overcome [self-doubt]. The speaker gives some really practical tips and exercises to help people improve their self-esteem. Friend 2: That sounds interesting. What kind of tips did he give? Friend 1: Some of the tips included setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, and speaking kindly to yourself. He also talked about the power of [positive thinking] and [visualization]. Friend 2: That sounds like great advice. Have you tried any of it? Friend 1: Not yet :( Friend 2: You need to stop procrastinating! Get off the Self Help Porn, and start working on your goals. ❋ COLCHOUR (2023)

[Two dudes] shake hands Dude 1 says, "Holy shit!" Dude 2 [sighs] and says "[Self help welts]." ❋ K-Mezz LIGHTNING (2006)

Client, to counsellor, at the [outset] of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- [come on back]? Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you [wall-to-wall] and treetop-tall. Client: Thanks --- that's a big [ten-four], [good buddy]. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on. Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books? Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just [reassuringly] confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement. Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em! ❋ QuacksO (2017)