{"id":1602,"date":"2026-05-21T07:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taysidemarketingltd.com\/selfhelp\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:37:05","slug":"the-problem-with-self-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taysidemarketingltd.com\/selfhelp\/?p=1602","title":{"rendered":"The Problem With Self Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CPYzdVurSAI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Are you addicted to self help? Beware! In this eye-opening video, we expose the hidden perils lurking within the self-help industry. While self-help promises personal growth and empowerment, we shed light on the toxic underbelly that often goes unnoticed. Join us as we delve into the world of toxic self-help, revealing why self-help can be harmful and how it can lead to self-help addiction and a waste of precious time. Discover the truth behind the self-help industry and why self-improvement might be sabotaging your life. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking exploration of the pitfalls and dangers that await in the seemingly innocuous realm of self-help. Don&#8217;t fall victim to its deceptive allure. Subscribe now to gain a critical perspective and protect yourself from the toxic world of self-help.<\/p>\n<p>You know what else is dangerous? Sociopaths, psychopaths, narcissists, and dark empaths. We made a video on who is more mentally harmful: https:\/\/youtu.be\/XcAdeg0uprs<\/p>\n<p>Grab PSI plushy here: https:\/\/psych2go.shop\/products\/psych2go-plushie<br \/>\nDiscount code: &#8220;Loyalty&#8221; to get 15% off. Only first 50 people.<\/p>\n<p>1). The psychological impact 0:46<br \/>\n2). The questionable ethics 1:57<br \/>\n3). How to avoid the downsides 3:25<\/p>\n<p>#selfhelp  <\/p>\n<p>Writer: Chloe Avenasa<br \/>\nEditor: Caitlin McColl<br \/>\nScript Manager: Kelly Soong<br \/>\nVoice Over: Amanda Silvera (http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/amandasilvera )<br \/>\nAnimator: Kzanng<br \/>\nProduction Assistant: Thomas Kang<br \/>\nYoutube Manager: Cindy Cheong<\/p>\n<p>Provide Feedback for this video: https:\/\/forms.gle\/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7<\/p>\n<p>References:<br \/>\nManson, M. (2023). &#8220;5 Problems With the Self-Help Industry.&#8221; Retrieved from markmanson.net\/self-help<br \/>\nLaRosa, J. (2021). &#8220;$10.4 Billion Self-Improvement Market Pivots to Virtual Delivery During the Pandemic.&#8221; Market Research. Retrieved from blog.marketresearch.com\/10.4-billion-self-improvement-market-pivots-to-virtual-delivery-during-the-pandemic<br \/>\nDeMarco, M. J. (2017). Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship. Viperion Publishing Corp.<br \/>\nGluck, S. (2023). &#8220;Psychological Self-Help: Does It Work and Where to Find It.&#8221; Healthy Place. Retrieved from www.healthyplace.com\/self-help\/self-help-information\/psychological-self-help-does-it-work-and-where-to-find-it<br \/>\nWood, J. V., Elaine Perunovic, W. Q., &amp; Lee, J. W. (2009). Positive self-statements: Power for some, peril for others. Psychological Science, 20(7), 860-866. doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1467-9280.2009.02370.x<br \/>\nRinger, R. (2004). Action! Nothing Happens Until Something Moves. M. Evans &amp; Company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you addicted to self help? Beware! 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