Meaningless self improvement

..or NPD, refers to an extremely severe, negative form of narcissism and has the following traits:

1. Pervasive patterns of self-importance.
2. Preoccupation of fantasies of extreme power.
3. A constant need to be admired.
4. A sense of entitlement.
5. Lack of em...

We like reading about self-help but are skeptical at the same time. Any attempt to articulate a theory against self-help ends up sounding like self-help itself.

Some self-help is terrible, while other self-help leads to a better, more fulfilling life.

It happens when one is indulging in self-care without any damage to others. It leads to growth, meaning, and purpose in life, including positive social relationships.

Pathological altruism, on the other hand, is trying to give or help others in ways that may cause harm to yourself or...