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.

This self development article looks at the connection between pain and creativity. Some of the most famous creative works have been accomplished when experiencing the greatest pain. Does chronic pain have a positive effect on your creativity?

Do you know what your car colour says about you? Research has shown that your car colour can reveal secrets about your personality, moods, emotions, outlook on life, etc. If you were aware of these effects, from a self development point of view how would you use this information?

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?

‘Mary and Max’ is an unusual clayography film by Adam Elliot about true friends. All 200 sets, 212 puppets and 2,000 props are handmade from clay polymers, clays, plastics and metals. I highly recommend this film, especially from a self development point of view, but it is not for the faint-hearted!

Across the net there are many different words banded about like self development, personal development, self growth, personal growth, self help, etc. There is also much controversy and haziness around the field. Is it an airy-fairy subject or is there substance behind it all?