How to Make the Most Use of Self Help Books

Self-help books have the power to change people’s life, but most people don’t get as much help out them, as much as they should.

If you’re one of those people? Then this article is going to be very useful for you.

1.       Know your gravity point. Different people have different personalities and temperaments. Some read a lot, but apply only little portion of it, some read less and apply all of it to their lives.

                                                                       The main thing here to remember and follow is this, that how can you gain from reading a book and then apply it to yourself, without losing any part of it. Try to find

                                                                       Your balance between your reading and applying. That’s where your gravity point lies, and balancing it will be immensely beneficial for you.

2.    Pay attention to details. Try to find information and quotes from the book that can help you in your life. These quotes and bits of information can help motivate you. Don’t just read them                                   like a newspaper or a magazine, try to find the inner meanings of the phrases.

3.    Read just enough that can be implemented easily. Information in self-help books cannot be digested like a novel, so you'll get more out of them by focusing on some information a day and trying to digest that information before you go onto the next part.

4.    Try to be a student. Get a notepad before you start and write anything you find interesting into your notepad or get a highlighter and highlight all the main facts or information you find interesting in the book.

5.    Make a proper list. To make the implementation process organized, make a list consisting of things from the book to implement. For example suppose you learned about the concept of making people important genuinely, then you are more likely to succeed if you apply it right away without giving much time between getting the information and implementation of it.

6.    Speed of implementation. Most successful people are those who implement it as soon as they learn something. This may sound like a cliché but the quicker you apply a concept after learning it the better you would be able to the grasp of it. For example if you learn about dance move and if you tried it right away without much delay, more quickly and easily you will learn it easily as compared to when you try to practice it after a delay.

7.    Read the books critically. Self-help books contain advice, and are therefore written for a general audience. The authors do not know you personally, or your situation. For example the author of the book might belong a totally different region or part of the world, from you and the advice he is giving must be fine-tuned and readjusted to match your situation. For that reason keep these points in mind, while reading the book.

·         Does the author have personal experience in this field?

·         Does the author have consulted someone, who as professional and scientific experience in this field?

·         Is the advice relevant to your situation?

·         Does the advice make sense, or does it make sense for you to apply it?

·         How is the author motivated to write this book? E.g. is he selling something, etc.?

·         Is this book regarded high in the particular community?

·         How does other works of different authors compare in this area?

8.    Act upon it. Just like a car which will not run or start without an engine. Similarly a good idea will not work without action upon it. When you read a self-help book and get an inspiring idea, work really hard to apply it in your life and make it a reality otherwise it will remain an idea forever.0

9.    Take baby steps in the beginning. Try to act upon little parts of the book that can be done easily, without overwhelming yourself. Remember this small steps add up to big results.

10.                       Share what you learn. Try to share everything good that you have learned with friends and family members. Not only is this a good thing to do as a human being, but it also helps you to better grasp the topic, you have just learned.

11.                       Try to create group. Try to create a group people who are trying to achieve the same things in life. This way it will help better understand the dynamics of the topic from different people’s perspective and will expand your intellectual horizon on the issue.

12.                       Check back with your group. What worked? What still needs work? Did you stick with the latest part of the plan? A little accountability can really help you get going.

13.                       Get focus on your books topic. Some people do not focus, even when it is something that could change a life. Thus, read in a peaceful environment, as with any other book, and give the information your full attention. Read at a time and in an environment that encourages you to stay awake. Do not neglect important information.

14.                       Reevaluate and correct your mistakes. So you started the program, and you see yourself getting stuck, or veering off course. Ask yourself why. Do you need to work harder? Do you need to work on smaller, more manageable parts? Is there information you're still missing? Do you hate what you're doing? If so, is it because you're trying to accomplish something difficult (such as quitting smoking), or because what you're trying to do isn't right for you? Your group can help you sort out these parts, also.