When Self-Help Goes Wrong: My Journey from Empowerment to Toxicity

Feeling lost and insecure in your twenties?
You're not alone.

In this eye-opening video, we delve into the narrator's journey from initial hope in self-help resources—books, blogs, podcasts—to realising their superficiality.

Discover how small practices like gratitude and affirmations offered temporary relief but failed to address deeper issues.

Join us as we explore the culture of self-help, its promises, and the wave of self-sabotage it often triggers.

Learn how an unhealthy obsession with self-improvement led to neglect of personal well-being, and the liberation found in self-acceptance.

Ready to shift your perspective? Watch now!

00:00:00 The Promise of a Better Me
00:01:40 Early Wins and the Illusion of Control
00:02:19 The Gurus and Their Gimmicky Promises
00:03:09 The Spiral of Self-Doubt and Blame
00:03:52 When Self-Help Became an Obsession
00:04:38 Ignoring Real Problems, Chasing Quick Fixes
00:05:21 The Financial Drain of Constant "Improvement"
00:06:47 A Wake-Up Call
00:08:18 Unlearning the Toxic Lessons
00:09:00 Finding Peace in Acceptance and Authenticity
00:09:46 Embracing My True Self