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The Problem With Self Help

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't fall victim to its deceptive allure. Subscribe now to gain a critical perspective and protect yourself from the toxic world of self-help.

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1). The psychological impact 0:46
2). The questionable ethics 1:57
3). How to avoid the downsides 3:25

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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera )
Animator: Kzanng
Production Assistant: Thomas Kang
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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References:
Manson, M. (2023). "5 Problems With the Self-Help Industry." Retrieved from markmanson.net/self-help
LaRosa, J. (2021). "$10.4 Billion Self-Improvement Market Pivots to Virtual Delivery During the Pandemic." Market Research. Retrieved from blog.marketresearch.com/10.4-billion-self-improvement-market-pivots-to-virtual-delivery-during-the-pandemic
DeMarco, M. J. (2017). Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship. Viperion Publishing Corp.
Gluck, S. (2023). "Psychological Self-Help: Does It Work and Where to Find It." Healthy Place. Retrieved from www.healthyplace.com/self-help/self-help-information/psychological-self-help-does-it-work-and-where-to-find-it
Wood, J. V., Elaine Perunovic, W. Q., & 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
Ringer, R. (2004). Action! Nothing Happens Until Something Moves. M. Evans & Company.

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