Self Helpers are compact, conversational style booklets discussing self improvement topics of general interest. Each one is 32 pages and measures 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches with a card stock cover, commonly called chap books. Each booklet weighs less than an ounce and fits into an envelope with most greeting cards using only one extra postage stamp, should you want to send one to a friend. The ideas come from experience, observation, and research, and most of them caution readers that self helpers will not replace the value of counseling or talking with a therapist. They retail for $3.99 each.
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Buck Up! Find Backbone and Fortitude to Save Your House, Deal with Clueless Teens - This booklet by Diane H. Davis is loaded with sage advice and a common sense approach to a time sensitive situation. You have lost your income, or expenses have drastically increased, and quick income is necessary to protect your house, credit history, dignity, sense of self worth, and sanity. And teenagers are, well, teenagers. The clock is ticking, so get started with these creative ideas. You could actually beat the odds and save everything!

The Portal of Time Decisions impact life, for good or bad outcomes. Help yourself learn to make decisions that lead to better results. “Poor decisions cost dearly,” says author Diane H. Davis, who adds, “Most people think of time as free, but it isn’t.” Every decision matters, and time wasted is time lost. Once it is gone, it is gone. This booklet will help you feel empowered to take charge of the direction of your life and guide it where you want it to go.

Lucky Is as Lucky Does - Can someone learn to be lucky? Author Diane H. Davis believes so, and walks you through common character traits that lucky and successful people tend to show. She makes a strong case that a person can positively impact their luck potential. This easy to read self helper is filled with logical information, and it will get your ideas flowing.

Chasing Fun and Easy Is Dangerous Everyone wants life to be fun and easy, not difficult, and some will even tolerate boring employment if it feels easy. But life keeps moving forward, all the way to the end. Author Diane H. Davis says pursuing immediate gratification while ignoring the future is a trap that can lead to discontentment and self loathing. This self helper includes The Ten Recommendments to help you build a life that leads to deep felt contentment and joy, a life worth striving for.

Faith In Yourself - This booklet encourages you to take heart and be all you can be. You are shown a simple strategy for organizing the clutter in your mind in a way that is easy to remember. Author Diane H. Davis suggests a renewal holiday every year around Easter as a way to keep your life on track in a direction that leads to peace and happiness. It includes four cornerstones to build on and divides life into five areas of focus. It even includes memorable examples to help you carry the ideas with you throughout the year.

Becoming Rich in Today’s Economy Can you choose to become rich? The possibility is available to everyone here in the U.S., even during an economic downturn. According to author Diane H. Davis, it is a two part process and a journey as exciting as commanding a starship. This quick reading booklet guides you through life’s battlefield, covering love and money, time and feelings, power, hope, control, and influence, helping you envision getting off life’s treadmill and onto the path to richness.

Put a Twinkle Back in Your Eye Now is a perfect time to look inward and make a plan to carry yourself into the good future you have always wanted. Author Diane H. Davis explains obstacles to having a spring in your step and a smile on your face, making the case that anyone can learn to enjoy their journey in life. Begin to sprinkle love around without the whole process taking every last drop of your energy, and get back that twinkle in your eye.

Fall Blues Be Gone Every fall it happens, an out of control feeling of dread and sadness. You may hate the apprehension of dealing with extended family, or you may dread having no family support at all. Author Diane H. Davis helps cut through what may be behind the stress and offers good ideas for overcoming the blues, calling the fall season a perfect storm of changes you can weather with knowledge and forethought, so you can regain weeks of good living.

Happiness Is a Choice Run ins, conflicts, set backs, and disappointment can cause people to live in suspense, wondering what will happen next. The treadmill of life leaves little time for contemplation. In this booklet, author Diane H. Davis shows how to get to the heart of the matter, helping you end confusion and catch a vision of how easy a rewarding life can be. She explains how a couple of simple adjustments can change everything once you understand the payoff.

Legacy of the Heart - Leave a legacy of love to the people you care about most. This reference provides the basics of writing your own Spiritual Will, a document dealing with your values rather than valuables. Author Hank Mattimore covers benefits and obstacles, then offers samples and examples to help you get started. “We are much more than our possessions,” he explains, and a Spiritual Will makes that clear. Think of it as a love letter from you to your children and the people who mean the most to you in life.

Finding Keepers Are you looking for a special someone, but in the past have made poor choices? If so, this self helper will give you valuable insight and restore hope. It is not typical advice about finding love. It is for the young and old, the guys or the gals, the gays or the straights, because it focuses on underlying compatibility issues. Author Diane H. Davis breaks the search process into components that are easy to understand and remember, boosting self confidence and increasing the likelihood of an enjoyable future.

To Sue or Not to Sue - “Fine! I’ll see you in court!” Angry words, often spoken in haste, can turn life into a protracted nightmare instead of a pot of gold and vindication. This booklet is a primer on the factors to consider before rushing into litigation. Author and attorney L.J. Belle has years of court and civil trial experience and has taught at two law schools. Real life examples, alternatives to suing, and a list of resources make this a must have reference for deciding whether to sue or not to sue.

Hearts of Gold Can Lead to Trouble Tired of being walked on or taken advantage of? There are all kinds of people in life, and not everyone has the same sense of right and wrong. Many people have a strong code of ethics that shows up naturally, but others may act in ordinary circumstances in ways that are crude, unkind, or downright mean. Author Diane H. Davis explains why good people need to understand this reality, and she outlines ways to protect yourself while staying confident that you are a good person.

A Lucky Good Life In this fast reading self helper you will see how easy it can be to change the course of your life by beginning to look at things differently. According to author Diane H. Davis, “We are what we think.” Good luck and a wonderful life can develop by studying, thinking about, and then practicing behaviors exhibited by successful people. Over time, what once felt unfamiliar becomes the new normal, and better results begin to show up in everyday life.

Post 9 11 Freedom, Freedom, Freedom After 9 11 in 2001, things were scary and change came fast, both here and worldwide. It became harder to trust the future or even think about being happy, and many people wondered what happiness really is. Voices like Suze Orman encouraged saving, Oprah encouraged gratitude, and Garth Brooks encouraged unity no matter how we voted. Author Diane H. Davis reminds readers, “We are the United States of America, and we are the people.” This booklet explores why we can rescue ourselves no matter what happens.

Ever Hopeful Does it feel like security and contentment are always one step ahead, just out of reach? Frustration can add to the stress. “Our world has become confusing, filled with bad information and misguided ideas about how to live,” says author Alan Edwards. Freedom makes it possible to think for ourselves while appreciating what has happened in the past, building confidence so we do not repeat the same mistakes. The message is simple and steady, be ever hopeful for a good life.

Build Your She Shed Without Any He Help Life has a way of sneaking up on you. When all seems fine, suddenly it feels over the top. Not enough space, too many demands on your time, and too much noise, as if some line has been crossed. “Finding the answer,” says author Diane H. Davis, “may be easier than you think.” This booklet shares practical ways to create breathing room without turning into the bad guy. No yelling at family members, no divorce, and you do not abandon anyone. You just have to be smart.

The Link Between Politics & Religion in the United States The U.S. has grown and prospered, yet we can still find ourselves in danger of losing individual rights and freedom if we stop valuing the founding principles that protect opportunity and the pursuit of happiness. Author Diane H. Davis explains how choosing immediate gain over responsible behavior can create long term harm, and she shares how citizens can reverse that pattern and help strengthen the country.

Think Yourself Thin Tired of being overweight? The concept of thinking yourself thin can shape your life and your body. It is a no exercise diet plan. Diane H. Davis says exercise has benefits, but some people are never going to do it. This booklet focuses on rethinking misconceptions and creating a plan that fits your real life and can succeed, helping you live with more energy.

Paycheck to Paycheck Is No Way to Live Moving toward what you want is more rewarding than living to avoid what you do not want. Living paycheck to paycheck is common and exhausting. Diane H. Davis says change requires ideas, a plan of action, commitment, and follow through. This booklet offers practical thinking to protect your credit, reduce debt, and regain a sense of peace by replacing under thinking and coasting along with intentional choices.

Blue State vs. Red State, Stop Taking Sides The U.S. can feel like it is at war with itself. When people lose sight of the nation’s founding principles and stop paying attention to how decisions are made, freedom becomes harder to protect. Diane H. Davis shows why blaming capitalism misses the real issue and explains why no single person can fix the problem. This booklet offers a straightforward path toward restoring peace and prosperity through personal responsibility and civic awareness. We are the people, and we govern ourselves.