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self-help
[ self-help, self- ]
noun
- the act of providing for or helping or the ability to provide for or help oneself without assistance from others.
- Law. the act or right of remedying a wrong, without resorting to legal proceedings.
- the acquiring of information or the solving of one's problems, especially those of a psychological nature, without the direct supervision of professionals or experts, as by independent reading or by joining or forming lay groups that are devoted to one's interests or goals.
adjective
- of or relating to a book, article, home study course, or the like, offering an individual information or counseling intended to be personally beneficial or profitable:
self-help books on overcoming shyness.
self-help
noun
- the act or state of providing the means to help oneself without relying on the assistance of others
- the practice of solving one's problems by joining or forming a group designed to help those suffering from a particular problem
- ( as modifier )
a self-help group
Other Word Forms
- -İ noun
- -fܱ -iԲ adjective
- -fܱ·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-help1
Example Sentences
On the other hand, Havenith said in her personal life breathwork was able to kickstart the process of healing from her own trauma after meditation, therapy and self-help practices left her feeling a little stuck.
“He engaged in extensive self-help programming, maintained an excellent work history, and received numerous commendations from correctional staff for his positive transformation.”
The universe of concerns assumed in the listener was no different than the usual sea of "self-help" debris offered up by other MAGA-coated "wellness," "spirituality" and "lifestyle" influencers online.
Theirs is a post-Oprah self-help Christianity, with podcast episodes about dating, mental health, addiction and the struggles of adolescence.
“In self-help culture, ‘growth’ is very romanticized where you do breathwork and meditate, and then you mature into this philosophic version of yourself.
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