What is Self Help?<\/p>\n
George Carlin on self help:
\u201cI went to the bookstore and asked the salesperson, \u2018where\u2019s the self-help section?\u2019 She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n
This type of reality shock may be a turning point where you discover that you have to depend on you.<\/p>\n
The turning point for most of us comes when we realize we can improve our lot in life. The moment we accept that we are not controlled by outside events; rather, we are dominated by your own thoughts and actions.<\/p>\n
It is at this point in time that most of us turn to some sort of self help.<\/p>\n
Webster defines self help as the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one\u2019s problems without the aid of others. Changing ones self.<\/p>\n
The Four Types of Self Help.<\/p>\n
Self help can be designated as one of four types:<\/p>\n
1. The AHA or epiphany moment – where a person has a dramatic moment of absolute clarity and direction. Their life pivots and is never the same.
Like the moment when an alcoholic\u00a0 hits\u00a0 bottom.
It is the instant when a realization impacts your consciousness, and you know that life must change and only you can change it.
It can be a moment when the solution to a problem, you\u2019ve been struggling with, becomes crystal clear. You know without a doubt how to deal with it.<\/p>\n
2. One on one help comes when you feel you can no longer handle the situation alone, you can no longer keep everything inside.
You may seek counseling with a psychologist, therapist, or spiritual leader.
Perhaps you simply talk to a confidant such as your best friend.<\/p>\n
3. Group interaction.\u00a0 Groups emphasize face to face interaction.
The act or state of solving one\u2019s problems by joining or forming a group designed to help those suffering from a particular problem, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or other twelve step programs.
There are many help programs through community, churches, social groups; or paid groups such as those for weight loss and so forth.
Self help groups are voluntary. They are for the mutual aid and accomplishment of a special purpose. It is a group of peers coming together for common mutual assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4. Individual self help can be accomplished by reading and reeducating your self. You gain clarity into a problem or situation and overcome it by yourself.
It usually involves reading and studying self help books and doing research.\u00a0
Otherwise know as self improvement, self help refers to the acts of an individual to improve themselves with or without assistance from anyone else.<\/p>\n
The term, self help, refers to any measure used to improve mental, physical, financial or spiritual conditions. By means of books or other reference materials.<\/p>\n
It is the act of providing help for oneself without assistance from others.<\/p>\n
Individual self help emphasizes change done by oneself, like coping with one\u2019s personal or emotional problems without professional help.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve personally participated in all four types. They are all beneficial.<\/p>\n
I still attend meetings, conduct individual and group sessions and write self help Ebooks. Don\u2019t limit yourself to any one.<\/p>\n
Self help is the acquiring of information for the solving of one\u2019s problems. Those of a psychological nature, without direct supervision of professionals or experts. Independent reading, joining lay groups pertaining to your problem.<\/p>\n
Read a book, an article, or take a home study course that offers information or counseling intended to be personally beneficial or profitable IE: self help books.<\/p>\n
The best way to bring about change and self improvement is to begin.<\/p>\n
Albert Einstein said:
\u201cNothing happens until something moves.\u201d<\/p>\n
The healthy spirit of self help serves to raise people from despair.<\/p>\n
It\u00a0 advances them in intelligence, virtue, and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n
Four actions you need to take before you set out on the road to self help:
\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0Forgive yourself
\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0Forgive others
\u00a0\u00a03.\u00a0Accept yourself
\u00a0\u00a04.\u00a0Accept others<\/p>\n
Samuel Smiles:
\u201cThe spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim Rohn:
\u201cIf you don\u2019t design your own life plan, chances are you\u2019ll fall into someone else\u2019s plans. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whichever type or types of self help you choose it should:
\u00a0\u00a0Be beneficial not harmful
\u00a0\u00a0Improve your attitude
\u00a0\u00a0Positively change your behavior
\u00a0\u00a0Improve your environment
\u00a0\u00a0Educate your subconsciousness
\u00a0\u00a0Enlighten your consciousness
\u00a0\u00a0Include self forgiveness
\u00a0\u00a0Bring about self acceptance
\u00a0\u00a0Improve your self esteem<\/p>\n
John Wooden:
\u201cRemember this, the choices you make in life, make you\u201d<\/p>\n
Summary<\/p>\n
Apply what you learn and make real the life you\u2019ve always dreamed of living.<\/p>\n
Too often we limit ourselves. How sad, when we could learn to live extraordinary lives.<\/p>\n
We can be happier, healthier, and more prosperous. Find your source(s) of self help and go for it.<\/p>\n
C.R. Law:
\u201cUnless you try to do something beyond what you have mastered, you will never grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Copyright \u00a9 Wee Dilts 2010<\/p>\n
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