by fuckmedaddy101 December 1, 2015
a condition of somebody that reads a lot of self help books and thinks they can solve every problem in life, often recommending these books to their friends instead of actually listening and giving genuine consolation
"I'm so bummed-out caus i just broke up with my boyfriend"
"o, i had that problem once too, you should totally read insert annoying self help title here."
...() () (thanks, you're so self helpful)
"o, i had that problem once too, you should totally read insert annoying self help title here."
...() () (thanks, you're so self helpful)
by pixelfairy June 24, 2008
Playboy, Penthouse, Razzle, The Pants and Bra section of Littlewoods catalogue, The back of a Special K box, family holiday photos could all be used as a self help manual
by Garthy September 19, 2006
Self-help junkies fool themselves into thinking that they’re helping themselves, but in reality, they’re just absorbing new information
1.For example, are you obsessed with increasing your reading speed, yet you consistently find that you can’t pay your bills on time? then definetly you are defeating the purpose and being self-help junkie.
2. Also you read self help books of how to be confident whereas in reality you are already brimming with confidence.
2. Also you read self help books of how to be confident whereas in reality you are already brimming with confidence.
by jawwnvi January 21, 2019
Getting pleasure from reading or watching Self Help Gurus, without actually doing anything with your life afterwards.
Friend 1: Hey, have you seen that self-help video on social media?
Friend 2: No, I haven't. What's it about?
Friend 1: It's all about how to build confidence and overcome self-doubt. The speaker gives some really practical tips and exercises to help people improve their self-esteem.
Friend 2: That sounds interesting. What kind of tips did he give?
Friend 1: Some of the tips included setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, and speaking kindly to yourself. He also talked about the power of positive thinking and visualization.
Friend 2: That sounds like great advice. Have you tried any of it?
Friend 1: Not yet :(
Friend 2: You need to stop procrastinating! Get off the Self Help Porn, and start working on your goals.
Friend 2: No, I haven't. What's it about?
Friend 1: It's all about how to build confidence and overcome self-doubt. The speaker gives some really practical tips and exercises to help people improve their self-esteem.
Friend 2: That sounds interesting. What kind of tips did he give?
Friend 1: Some of the tips included setting achievable goals, practicing self-care, and speaking kindly to yourself. He also talked about the power of positive thinking and visualization.
Friend 2: That sounds like great advice. Have you tried any of it?
Friend 1: Not yet :(
Friend 2: You need to stop procrastinating! Get off the Self Help Porn, and start working on your goals.
by COLCHOUR January 31, 2023
by K-Mezz LIGHTNING October 4, 2006
The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).
Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
by QuacksO February 3, 2017