{"id":11,"date":"2012-12-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/?p=11"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:11:48","slug":"self-help-an-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/self-help-an-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"SELF HELP\u2026 (an introduction)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Self Help defined:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chamber\u2019s 20Century dictionary defines <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>SELF HELP <\/strong><\/span>as \u2018working for oneself\u2019. The Self being \u2018one\u2019s own person\u2019 and thus for \u2018one\u2019s own self interest\u2019. It therefore follows that it\u2019s Primary objective would be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Self Improvement.<\/em><\/span><em> (See video below re: Great Achievers).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #888888\"><b>*<em>Self-help<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/span>, or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>self-improvement<\/b><\/span>, is a self-guided improvement<sup id=\"cite_ref-APA_1-0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#cite_note-APA-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>\u2014economically, intellectually, or emotionally\u2014often with a substantial <a title=\"Psychology\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychology\">psychological<\/a> basis. Many different self-help movements exist and each has its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. \u201cSelf-help culture, particularly <a title=\"Twelve-step program\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twelve-step_program\">Twelve-Step<\/a> culture, has provided some of our most robust new language: <a title=\"Recovery model\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recovery_model\">recovery<\/a>, <a title=\"Dysfunctional families\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dysfunctional_families\">dysfunctional families<\/a>, and <a title=\"Codependency\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Codependency\">codependency<\/a>.\u201d<sup id=\"cite_ref-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#cite_note-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><em>Self-help<\/em> often utilizes publicly available information or <a title=\"Support groups\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Support_groups\">support groups<\/a> where people in similar situations join together.<sup id=\"cite_ref-APA_1-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#cite_note-APA-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> From early examples in self-driven legal practice<sup id=\"cite_ref-Salerno_2005_3-0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#cite_note-Salerno_2005-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> and home-spun advice, the connotations of the phrase have spread and often apply particularly to <a title=\"Education\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Education\">education<\/a>, <a title=\"Business\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Business\">business<\/a>, <a title=\"Psychology\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychology\">psychology<\/a> and <a title=\"Psychotherapy\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychotherapy\">psychotherapy<\/a>, commonly distributed through the popular genre of <a title=\"Self-help book\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help_book\">self-help books<\/a>. According to the <i>APA Dictionary of Psychology<\/i>, potential benefits of self-help groups that professionals may not be able to provide include friendship, emotional support, experiential knowledge, <a title=\"Personal identity (philosophy)\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_identity_%28philosophy%29\">identity<\/a>, meaningful roles, and a sense of belonging.<sup id=\"cite_ref-APA_1-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#cite_note-APA-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Groups associated with health conditions may consist of patients and <a title=\"Caregiver\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caregiver\">caregivers<\/a>. As well as featuring long-time members sharing <a title=\"Experience\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Experience\">experiences<\/a>, these health groups can become <a title=\"Lobby group\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lobby_group\">lobby groups<\/a> and clearing-houses for educational material. Those who help themselves by learning about health problems can be said to exemplify self-help, while self-help groups can be seen more as peer-to-peer support.<\/p>\n<p>References:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#History\">1 History<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#Postmodern_influence\">1.1 Postmodern influence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#The_market\">2 The market<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#Self-help_and_professional_service_delivery\">2.1 Self-help and professional service delivery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-help#Research\">3 Research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*courtesy Wikipedia.<\/p>\n<h2>What Motivates Self Help?<\/h2>\n<p>It is a commonly accepted principle that All human behavior are geared towards the elimination of Pain and the labor towards Pleasure.\u00a0 After all, we seek social acceptance as well as an improved standard of living. No one but No one enjoys being an outcast. Unless you are a Saint who for Spiritual reasons prefer solitude more than \u2018social recognition\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>SOME MOTIVATING FACTORS COULD<\/strong> <strong>BE:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Achieving a set goal e.g. an Olympic gold medal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Self <a title=\"Financial Independance\" href=\"\/makemoneynow.php?id=nasr4u\" target=\"_blank\">Empowerment<\/a> financially to attend College<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To boost Confidence<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overcome past Abuse<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn a New Trade etc. etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The List is endless.<\/p>\n<p>At times it may even be just an excuse for endorsement. I may very well have a Solution to a Problem yet seek <strong>help. <\/strong>Why? Because we have been spoiled by the readily available <em>quick fixes<\/em> that are prevalent in our commercial world to-day. It is easier to implement a solution or advice if it comes from an Authoritative Figure. Not that authenticity is to be shunned. On the contrary it is All Important! Care should be taken though to avoid being sucked in by Charlatans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Who are the Ones likely to<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> Succeed?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those who do <a title=\"TAKE ACTION!\" href=\"\/homelessman.php?id=nasr4u\" target=\"_blank\">Not Procrastinate<\/a> and are <strong>Not<\/strong> prone to throw in the towel very easily. Who take decisive action and are<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> focused<\/span> on their goal. Neither do you find them <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">afraid<\/span> of their own light. In other words\u2026 they push on despite self doubt or the feeling of\u2026 <em>\u2018will I be able to<\/em> <em>do this??\u2019\u00a0<\/em>Great Achievers all had their fair share. It is part of our human experience. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">See below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>I Love the quote: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>\u201cIf you have never failed, you\u2019ve never<\/strong> <strong>lived\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Self Help.. Who to Approach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Should you decide to do a Cold search for a solution via Google, do ensure that verifiable testimonies are available. Alternatively word of mouth recommendations are often a good source. Where practical involve close friends, family or trustworthy support. This will help with Objectivity.<\/p>\n<p>Steer clear of Negative individuals especially when it comes to embarrassing ailments that carries a social stigma. Other than that <strong>Self Help<\/strong> is a highly commendable exercise and can be very empowering.<\/p>\n<p>Tweet as you please. It\u2019s appreciated <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-includes\/images\/smilies\/icon_wink.gif\" alt=\";-)\" class=\"wp-smiley\"\/> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self Help defined: Chamber\u2019s 20Century dictionary defines SELF HELP as \u2018working for oneself\u2019. The Self being \u2018one\u2019s own person\u2019 and thus for \u2018one\u2019s own self interest\u2019. It therefore follows that it\u2019s Primary objective would be Self Improvement. (See video below re: Great Achievers). *Self-help, or self-improvement, is a self-guided improvement[1]\u2014economically, intellectually, or emotionally\u2014often with a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[58,35,59,60,61,62,63,64],"class_list":["post-11","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-self-help","tag-confidence","tag-empowerment","tag-google","tag-pain","tag-pleasure","tag-self-help","tag-self-improvement","tag-self-help-groups"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11\/revisions\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/nasr4u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}