Can you suggest books that push the envelope of "self-help"? I record books for a library-owned radio station for the blind and visually impaired. One of our genres is Self-Help. We have no shortage of the usual sort of self-help book - I've been asked to come up with something a little wider-ranging or quirky. [more inside]
posted by tomboko on Oct 21, 2009 - 16 answers

Recommendation for alternatives to Tony Robbins for people who find Tony Robbins a little eerie? [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me stop myself from turning into my dad: how do I manage daily guilt? [more inside]
posted by brambory on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Need help avoiding a scarcity mentality and being too risk-averse. How can I gain more self-confidence and be willing to say no to things that aren't right for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 - 10 answers

People-pleaser wants to transform, seeking self-help books and inspirational books/movies [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

The book "The Answer" by John Assaraf and Murray Smith has a lot of neuroscience in it... but is it brilliant or rubbish? [more inside]
posted by monster max on Jun 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Recommendations for a book on coping / handling stress? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Asking for a patron: self-help books about coping with a spouse's NON-SEXUAL abuse as a child? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Dec 21, 2008 - 2 answers

DecidophobeFilter: What do you hold to be a particularly accurate/helpful free online test to label/understand yourself and thus choose a "lifepath" or "value-set". [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Dec 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Anyone have personal experience with ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and/or Stephen Hayes 'Get Out Of Your Mind, And Into Your Life'? [more inside]
posted by dinkyday on Oct 31, 2008 - 2 answers

I’d like to track my moods for a few weeks. How should I go about this? What should I record, and how, and is it useful? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Sep 23, 2008 - 15 answers

I am looking for good self-help audiobooks/books on cd for building self-esteem and fighting depression. I'm not religious, just looking for something inspiring (scientific validity also a plus).
posted by veterinarian on Aug 19, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for guide/how to/self help books that have a casual, up-beat style without compromising the authority of the text. Do you have any? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Aug 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I've spent the last fifteen years suffering from bipolar disorder (bipolar II with the emphasis on depression) and a sleep disorder. Four months ago I switched to a medication that turns out to be perfect for me. I feel normal. Assuming this continues, my mood disorder is essentially cured. Fifteen years of mental illness have really screwed up my life. How do I get it back? [more inside]
posted by xchmp on Jul 29, 2008 - 22 answers

Good tips or techniques for identifying, and articulating, negative emotions? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on May 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Got the losing weight part down, help me do the magic mental work [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Anyone have any tips on overcoming a lightning phobia? [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Apr 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Good self-help-type book(s) on occupational therapy? [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Nov 30, 2007 - 3 answers

Please help me kill my introversion before it kills my relationships. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Oct 16, 2007 - 40 answers

I am interested in self-defense classes. There are lots of methods and places to do this. The options are a little overwhelming and I know very little about the topic. Can somebody break it down and make some suggestions and/or recommendations that might be best suited for me? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Aug 29, 2007 - 22 answers

I want to be a better person (don't we all?). I'm looking for texts and tips to help me on my journey. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Jul 31, 2007 - 29 answers

What's the best way to learn unspoken competencies, such as all the unspoken rules of socializing? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Jun 10, 2007 - 33 answers

I just successfully reached a life-long goal of earning a doctorate. While this has been an exciting and fulfilling process, I am now feeling somewhat lost. In about three months I start with a new job/program. Until then all my days and nights are free. I'm quitting smoking and starting back at the gym. I'd love to lose ten pounds or more and read some great books. While all this sounds great on paper, getting motivated and into action is entirely different. What are the things that get you motivated, moving, and out of the house (ideas, books, songs, etc.)?
posted by contog on May 23, 2007 - 7 answers

What more could I do to stop going crazy? [more inside]
posted by hypervenom on Mar 8, 2007 - 41 answers

How do I fix myself on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by peewinkle on Dec 31, 2006 - 24 answers

My girlfriend wants somewhere to, in her words, "detox" in the USA. But it's not drug or booze related. She wants somewhere go, chill, clear her head, be quiet for a while and concentrate on starting her life again. And she wants to do it for free. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 31, 2006 - 37 answers

How can I best work on my depression & anxiety on my own if I choose to stop seeing my therapist? Is this a really bad idea? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Dec 13, 2006 - 20 answers

How can you stop yourself from hating someone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2006 - 29 answers

Book ID: I'm looking for a specific self-help book circa 2004, full of step-by-step algorithms for everyday life tasks, such as applying for a job, getting satisfaction when you buy a defective product, finding a good doctor, and so on. I need the author and the title. Thanks!
posted by rwhe on Nov 4, 2006 - 2 answers

Pop-psych or self-help book recommendations? I'm looking for popular non-fiction books concerning facets of normal human development that are actually interesting to read. I'm mainly interested in mother/daughter relationships, issues affecting teenage girls, romantic relationships, and bereavement, but I'm open to other topics as well. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by occhiblu on Aug 31, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I feel secure and confident in myself while continuing to work on problems and goals? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2006 - 10 answers

How can I learn to become less emotionally dependent on others and generally learn to love myself? (details..) [more inside]
posted by thewhitenoise on Aug 20, 2006 - 11 answers

I want to compile a list of personal development and productivity sites. (Most are probably weblog-based, but that's not a requirement.) I'm looking for sites with real, practical information that you can use in your everyday life, sites that motivate you to be a better person, to try new things. Examples: 43 Folders, Steve Pavlina. Please point me to your favorites!
posted by jdroth on Jul 7, 2006 - 13 answers

I am a horribly controlling, manipulative, and selfish person... [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Smith on Jun 9, 2006 - 25 answers

I'm looking for the longest sentence in Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Mar 24, 2006 - 16 answers

Is there a book for heterosexual guys similiar to She's Not Into You and other similar books for chicks?
posted by itchie on Nov 27, 2005 - 7 answers

The Landmark Forum / est, courtesy Werner Erhard, has stolen my friends. Please help! [more inside]
posted by lorrer on Mar 20, 2005 - 28 answers

I reconnected with an old acquaintance at my highschool reunion. We've spoken a few times since then, and this person speaks very enthusiastically about their experiences with Landmark Forum. (MI) [more inside]
posted by extrabox on Feb 25, 2005 - 42 answers

Tonight, one of my housemates checked into a safehouse. Unbeknownst to anyone else in the house, he's been cutting himself, and he's suffering from heavy depression/suicidal thoughts, mostly due to school and being away from home.

What can I do to help out? Things to do when he gets home? What would be nice to bring him while he's getting help? For anyone who's been in this situation, what did you find especially helpful/uplifting?
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2005 - 18 answers

I need help with attitude adjustment. I have trouble making compromises, it is usually all or nothing for me, especially when it is something important. As a result I often hurt the ones I love the most because of this flaw in me. I have tried to find ways to focus on what is more important, the love of the other person over having things my way. I know I cherish the love more, yet I can not seem to make compromises. How do I change this?
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2005 - 21 answers

Recommendations/thoughts about engaging a "life coach" [+] [more inside]
posted by briank on Dec 10, 2004 - 11 answers

Is it possible for a mid 30's person to change their life habits? Even more specificially, can a lifetime of disorganization be turned around into one of organization? (MI) [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Oct 9, 2004 - 9 answers

Have you ever been helped significantly by a self-help book?
posted by mecran01 on Sep 5, 2004 - 21 answers

What do you do when you're miserable? (Bonus points for answers that don't include drugs or god.)
posted by dame on Sep 1, 2004 - 50 answers

I find it hard to believe that no one has asked this yet but...
How did you decide what to do with your life? What questions did you ask yourself? When you have many ideas and none are "right", what factors should weigh more heavily than others when it comes time to decide? [more inside]
posted by 4easypayments on Aug 18, 2004 - 38 answers

Help save my brother's life. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Coffeemate on Jul 29, 2004 - 0 answers

Has anyone had experience with The Purpose-Driven Life or 40 Days of Purpose? [more inside]
posted by ahughey on Jan 5, 2004 - 7 answers

After perusing bluehammer's question regarding his inlaws and his computer, it made me onder-is there any source online that would walk the average naive computer user thru some of these basic solutions to problems-and in some cases point out the problems in the first place? My son and husband are geeks, to be sure, but I would like to learn this sort of thing on my own. (Don't ask me to get them to show me-I don't need the aggravation.)
posted by konolia on Dec 26, 2003 - 2 answers