This self development book review on 'Purpose-Centered Public Speaking' by Dr. Gary Rodriguez gives insight into how to deliver talks, speeches, etc., to audiences with more purpose, better content, more confidence and less fear. There are also tips and tools for developing presentation skills.

The colour of your tie is said to give away more information about you than most other accessories in your wardrobe. Why? As explained in this self development article, your tie or necktie is often used to give others a little peak into your true personality.

What do you feel about irritating and annoying mannerisms? This self development article touches on some common mannerisms that irritate or annoy you. They are often accepted as a person’s uniqueness but they can also have a detrimental effect on relationships. Do you know what mannerisms you have?

This self development article is about first impressions that can make you cringe. There is much material around on giving good first impressions and body language. With bad first impressions being virtually impossible to undo, it is important to be aware of what makes people cringe the most.

'The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life (How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them!)' by Judith A. Belmont and Lora Shor is a self development book with a difference. As the name suggests, it covers various ways of getting through life, but with interesting analogies to Swiss Cheese.

'Pathway to Wellness' by Jennifer Fitzsimmons is a self help and self development book on how the author uses yoga and meditation to help people achieve "greater vitality and fulfilment in life" and to "reveal the truth" about who you are and what you are capable of.

This self development article on true growth gives an insight into how this differs from artificial growth and why it is critical, when seeking happiness and success in your work or social life, to develop your inner core first.

Most people want to hide their nervousness and appear confident, calm and collected. The tips in this self development article have been found to be quite effective. If you have not already tried them, do so and see what effect they have!

In your quest for self development there will always be times when you lose all your motivation, enthusiasm and desire for a new life. This self development article covers the common self development mistakes that prevent you from achieving the success you want.

The Game Maker by Ian Fenn is a self or personal development book that makes you consider what life is all about. It is a light-hearted look at the universe, Big Bang, consciousness, enlightenment, life after death, eternity and your immortality. It suggests an answer to your deepest questions.