Do you read self-help books? Do they really help?

Sometimes they help, sometimes-not. They can offer some ideas, some more information, but you are the person who decides what to do. There are some areals of life where it`s neccesary to get information from a book. If i dont know how to change my electricity, must i try practically how it works?

NOt really, they sometimes provide with good hints and are helpful but other times they give genral ideas that may not be helpful in a specific situation, so it depends.

Remembering everything I read in a self-hope book is a problem for me. If something sticks out because it gave me an "ah-ha" moment, then I will remember it. The books are no use to me if I don't remember what I read, unless I refer back to them. I am referring back to Dr. Phil's Relationship Rescue but I haven't for Family First and probably should. Right now I am reading N.O.W. No Opportunity Wasted by Phil Keoghan and some of the things he said stuck so hard to my psyche that I am actually considering doing them. His description of sky-diving through a cloud is so meticulous that it made me want to do it. I never thought I would ever want to sky-dive but he has made it sound like a fun thing to do. I don't use handyman type self-help books only behavioural books or spiritual books. But like I said, a lot doesn't stick to my brain so I usually forget what I've read. That is why with "The Secret" I got the DVD so I could watch it. Sinks in better. But I will have to watch it again.

Yes I do read them because sometimes there is something there that you might not have tried or need further insight on; Which is how and why I go to them. And yes, they really do help me.