Do you spend a lot of time on praying?

I spend a little time, a few minutes praying on a daily basis. You rightly said that God helps only those who help themselves, but praying does not always necessarily mean asking things from God. A prayer can be a note of thanks for all the blessings we have received, for good health, for having a family etc. A prayer can be a reflection of our deeds and thoughts, a look within ourselves. A prayer can be a request for strength to get through our tasks. A few minutes to do that is enough for me.