My Understanding of Self Help

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I’ve read a lot of self-help books; this is what I’ve discovered.

Self-help has taken on a movement-like status in the modern world. Without ever having to meet them, we have access to some of the finest minds of our time. But with tremendous power comes great responsibility, and in the process we’ve also developed a consumer compulsion. We’re constantly seeking for the next revolutionary notion the next concept that will transform our worldview. However, this might be problematic since we choose to remain static in our life rather than making a change. Despite the number of books we read, our lives are the same. Throughout my life, I’ve read several self-help books. Here’s what I’ve discovered as a result, to put it briefly.

  1. Put What You Learn Into Practise – You’re wasting your time if you don’t put what you’ve learnt into practise. On every given subject, there are actually plenty of ideas to draw from. There are so many viewpoints available that it’s simple to become bogged down in the need for more data to determine which is the best. But rather than looking for additional knowledge, you learn through trial and error how to live your perfect life. What may be effective for one individual might not be for another. Because of this, it’s crucial to put what you learn to use; otherwise, you risk being mired in a cycle of repetition. If I could go back in time, I would read less books.
  2. It’s Ok To Put Down A Book – You’re not obligated to complete a book if it doesn’t speak to you. I’ve read ‘popular’ books for a long time without genuinely agreeing with what the author was saying, and I can think of many instances when I did this. various concepts resonate with various people. Even while it could be tempting to read as many books as you can, it’s far preferable to concentrate on the ones that will truly affect you. It’s OK to put down a book. I also wish I had done it.
  3. Reflect On Your Own Life – While reading, I’ve discovered how crucial it is to take time to think back on your own experiences and make mental notes. You risk acquiring ideas & attitudes that aren’t in line with who you want to become if you don’t stop to consider how what you’re reading will affect your own life. Like, not everyone wants to get up at five in the morning. I tried it once and completely failed. Yes, I could have continued, but ultimately I came to the realisation that I really didn’t want to get up so early, and that’s alright. Instead of looking for information from literature that doesn’t reflect who you want to be, it is preferable to spend the time to really grasp who you want to be. On a subconscious level, it’s possible that you already know what you should be doing, but you’re just seeking for things to do to avoid completing the work.
  4. Be Your Own Person – On that point, remember that while it’s okay to borrow ideas from others, you should always form your own opinions. Self-help books have an odd way of attempting to persuade you that their beliefs are the only ones that matter. But ultimately, you have to decide what to do with your own life. Avoid falling into the trap of believing you must change who you are in order to achieve in life; you already have the means; just apply them to your way of life. You may learn something from any book you read, but this is how most of them go. I’ve read a tonne of books and picked up a tonne of incredible knowledge, but over time, only a select number of outstanding books and concepts have truly altered my life.

I just saved you a tonne of time there. Let’s start developing our life now rather than putting it off or daydreaming about it in the future.

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8 Comments Add yours

  1. Thanks. Wonderful advice for consumers of self-help content. It’s not about the number of empowering books you read, it’s about the number of empowering actions we make.

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    1. GS says:

      Absolutely

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  2. You are right, it is ALL about change and having the courage to do it! Thank you.

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    1. GS says:

      Absolutely

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  3. Lori says:

    I read a lot of spiritual self-help books when I was really deep into improving myself. This was way back between 2004 and 2012. I remember one in particular got me really mad. I didn’t like the spiritual concepts it was touting. And I wondered if the author was schizophrenic, because he claimed to get his information from two spirit guides who appeared to him as humans. However, aside from all of the things I disagreed with, there was one message that stuck. The message was scary to accept, and it could’ve been why it made me angry, because of fear.

    I guess what I’m saying is, we can take what resonates from something and leave what doesn’t.

    As always, thanks for the informative blog post, Garima.

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    1. GS says:

      I agree Lori
      Thank you!

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    1. GS says:

      🙏🏼🙏🏼

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