'The Joy of Plumbing' by Hattie Hasan can be used to take your life into new directions - whatever your age. It is a book of self discovery & self belief. This self development review gives insight into a book that will also make you look at water, plumbers and plumbing in a totally different way!

Being alone and being lonely at the top are two very different things that tend to come with success. Loneliness can lead to isolation but being alone can have a beneficial effect on self empowerment and success as discussed in this self development article.

Good Time Management and Effective Meetings are directly related to success and happiness in both your work and social life. This self development article reveals some tips on how to gain more time with a little lateral thinking and by taking a different approach.

Watches and what they say about you is more important than you think. Many believe you show yourself to others through your shoes, briefcase, jewellery, handbag, suit, car, computer or phone. However, this self development article shows how your wrist watch can say more about you than any of those.

Silence has great power as this self development article shows. If you are aware of how to use silence effectively, this can significantly improve your work and social relationships. It is a very powerful self development tool.

Do you struggle with saying the right words when giving and taking compliments? Compliments are closely associated with self esteem and self confidence. This self development article discusses how to give compliments in a sincere way and how to accept them so that both parties benefit.

The body language of your nose is an interesting one. Research has shown that when people lie they are very likely to touch some part of their nose. This can take the form of tapping, scratching, rubbing, etc. This self development article sheds some light on the subject.

Rango is not just another animated film. As covered in this self development review, here is a chameleon who seeks purpose in life and goes from simply existing to becoming highly respected. With quirky dark humour, great animation and weird characters, this is definitely a film to see.

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?

'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.