'Peaks and Valleys' is a book that could be described as self development advice in a story within a story. This review highlights the essence of this self help book of self empowerment.

Creative thinking is taking a different approach to an issue, topic, idea, etc., from everyone else. The creative mind challenges traditional thinking and sees a situation in an innovative way. This self development article shows you how to develop creative thinking and why.

Taking babies to concerts is great for their self development but there's often a stigma associated with taking young children to classical concerts. This self development article discusses how you can make this a more joyous and less stressed experience for parents, the audience and the musicians.

Breaking through limiting beliefs is one of the most powerful self development tools for changing your life. This self development article shows you why and how you can prevent your beliefs from blocking your success, your life's purpose and from discovering your special talents and gifts.

Constipation is one of the most common uncomfortable conditions and people are always looking for new remedies that do not involve drugs. This self or personal development article covers some of the more unusual home remedies that have been found to be quite effective at relieving constipation.

Computer programmes and other technology have great flexibility for keeping your life organized but there is a trend of returning to paper notebooks to use alongside them. This self development article covers why this is so and how they can make your social and work life more effective.

It is fascinating that there are certain smells that make you smile instantly. Research has shown that smells can affect your mind and behaviour more than you might think. This self development article discusses smells that make you smile. How might you use these to your advantage?

This story of 'Seabiscuit' is from Laura Hillenbrand's factual book about an insignificant racehorse who becomes a national hero, and the lives he touches (and knits together) along the way. From a Self Development point of view the film has much to offer on life's many important lessons.

If you had just five minutes, what would you do with it? This self development article shows that you can be really effective in just a few minutes. If you spend small segments of time on things that are very focussed (at home or at work) you will find that much can be accomplished.

What is the link between umbrellas and self development, personal growth, self growth and personal development? They are an amazing invention that, over approximately 1,700 years, have constantly developed with the times. They can teach us a trick or two about the importance of never standing still!