Umbrellas have been around for over 2,400 years and have many different uses, some of which are very unusual. There is much we can learn from this wonderful invention about our own self development, personal growth, self growth and personal development.

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!

Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, etc., all celebrate love. This self or personal development article is about the positive effects of love and being in love, from medical and scientific perspectives.

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.

There are many advantages of asking people interesting questions, e.g., to break the ice with strangers, to find out more about their true self, to be remembered, etc. This self or personal development article discusses questions that are a little different from the norm.

Have you ever thought about your unique or special talent? After all, your DNA is unique. Yet few people put aside self development time to think about their uniqueness and consider if it could make them happier, more famous or richer. Do you know what YOUR special talent is and what to do with it?

This self development article suggests that how clean or dirty you keep the inside of your car can reflect your true personality or true self. If your home is immaculate this does not necessarily mean that your car will be too as your car is generally an extension of who you truly are.

Many people are afraid of arguments and confrontations as they are perceived as 'awful experiences'. This self development article shows how you can use these experiences to add to your own self growth and personal development, and how they increase your emotional health and emotional wealth.

Do you fear wine? This is generally related to being afraid of what others will think of your knowledge about wine as this self development article shows. Wine etiquette, rituals and protocols seem shrouded in mystery. These self help tips can help reduce your fear when the subject of wine arises!

This self development article relates to reports about lunar cycles, the mind and moon madness. Although 'moon madness' has been around for centuries, there is still no hard evidence on exactly what causes reported changes in human behaviour and strange effects around the time of a full moon.