You have practiced your talk, read the self development material about giving polished performances and you feel prepared. Then the worst happens. Your heart races, your palms sweat, you have a mental block and cannot remember what to say next. Why does this happen and how you can prevent it?

Even seasoned speakers experience some fear of talking in public. This is quite natural. The fear may be so great that you cannot bring yourself to talk to a small group yet alone a large audience. These self development and self help tips will help to reduce your fear of speaking in public.

'The Law of Attraction: Making it Work for You!' by Deborah Morrisson and Arvind Singh is a comprehensive look at how to use the LOA to get real results. It explains the misconceptions around the LOA and how to use it as a self development tool to realise your potential and find meaning in life

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.

You read everywhere that a healthy diet is important for your well-being. From a self development point of view, did you realise that certain foods are good for your brain as they can affect your mental performance?

UNEXPECTED TREASURES by Dr. Mikel Brown is a compilation of self help and self development tips on how to overcome the challenges of daily life and make life a success. It reminds you of your intrinsic value when everything around you appears to have collapsed.

Your body is forever trying to protect you from danger with defensive behaviour but this can lead to the breakdown of personal, business, and other relationships. Here are some tips for spotting and dealing with it as a great way to build solid and meaningful relationships.

Defensive behaviour is your body's way of warning and protecting you when in danger or in uncomfortable situations. Do you know what defensive behaviours you exhibit? From a self development point of view, do you know why it is important to be aware of these?

No one really knows why humans experience goosebumps, goose pimples, or goose flesh. This self development article discusses various reasons for experiencing them. If you analyse what produces yours and when they occur, can you use this as another tool in your self development tool kit?

'The Five People You Meet In Heaven' is a self or personal development story that makes you consider the effect you have (unknowingly) on other people's lives. Whether or not you believe in heaven, it is an interesting read, giving a new slant on the meaning of life and what happens after death.