Self-help (noun)

The act of improving oneself or one's situation without the assistance of others, often through books, workshops, or other resources.

Origin:

Self-help is a compound word made up of "self" and "help" which means to help oneself without the assistance of others.

Examples:

1. She found solace in self-help books after her divorce.
2. He attended a self-help seminar to improve his self-esteem.
3. Self-help is a popular topic among personal development gurus.
4. The library has a wide variety of self-help books on a variety of topics.
5. There are many self-help apps and online resources available to help people with various issues.