Self-help books are books written with the stated intention to instruct any readers on a number of personal problems. Self-improvement is a term that is a modernized version of
self-help, and bookstores use both terms to classify these types of books in the store. Self-help books often focus on popular
psychology such as romantic relationships, or aspects of the mind and
human behavior which believers in self-help feel can be controlled with effort. Self-help books typically advertise themselves as being able to increase self-awareness and performance, including satisfaction with one's life. They often say that they can help you achieve this more quickly than with conventional therapies.
