Self-Help Won’t Help You | Multi Level Mondays
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The Dangers of Self-Help
Many of the books within this space just aren't scientifically based and probably classified as pseudoscience more than anything. Studies show that people who read self-help books actually have higher levels of stress hormones and are more likely to have depressive symptoms. The best approach is talking to a professional that can give you one-on-one advice, not generic fluffy words sold to millions. One writer on Medium, Mason Sabur said that he bought a book on quitting smoking purely because it was hailed as a miracle book.
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