In a 1954 New Yorker essay “Howtoism,” writer and critic Dwight Macdonald states that authors of how-to books are to other authors as frogs are to mammals, and encourages people to read other genres.

While many social critics and journalists have commented on the concerning rise of anti-intellectualism within the American public, there has been less of a focus on the noticeable popularity of ...

Group loans are given by SHGs. Self-help groups are voluntary organizations consisting of people with similar economic and social backgrounds. This system has become quite popular in rural areas. In ...

Relapse prevention is why most people seek treatment, and with opioid use disorders (OUDs), there’s about a 90 percent relapse rate. This article explains why and how specific sayings from self-help ...

Self-help is a helpful resource for students who are motivated to do their own work, often focusing on small changes students can make to improve their lives. Self-help strategies can help students ...

Flying in the face of conventional wisdom, looking inward is often needed to help professionals become more effective when looking outward. Becoming a successful collaborator requires a variety of ...

Since the 1970’s, women’s groups have been a popular approach to promoting women’s economic empowerment in South Asia. One of the earliest and most well-known groups is India’s Self Employed Women’s ...