It is generally helpful in advising the writer, but few people who e-mail me do.
From the dailyherald.com
When did you start feeling that the therapy was no longer helpful or productive?
From the sacbee.com
They can also be helpful to improve coordination and reduce your risk for falls.
From the orlandosentinel.com
If the mayor can be a helpful mediator between labor and business, good for him.
From the sacbee.com
This helpful young man named Steve, from Pennsbury, said he would drive us home.
From the post-gazette.com
I've found service to be slow, though helpful with opinions about various wines.
From the washingtonpost.com
Still, as strategic and helpful as Obama can be, it's not all purely benevolent.
From the newsweek.com
In addition, it can be helpful to try other remedies to clear the head of mucus.
From the us.cnn.com
What may seem trivial to you may turn out to be inspiring and helpful to others.
From the forbes.com
More examples
Providing assistance or serving a useful function
(helpfully) in a helpful manner; "the subtitles are helpfully conveyed"
(helpfulness) the property of providing useful assistance
Furnishing help; giving aid; useful
Helpfulness is being of service to others, doing thoughtful things that make a difference in their lives. Offer your help without waiting to be asked. Ask for help when you need it. When we help each other, we get more done. We make our lives easier.