Creating and developing strong bonds and relationships with sons and daughters set them up for life and is key to their self or personal development from early childhood. This self development article discusses ways to strengthen the relationship or bond between a parent and child.

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.

'Peaks and Valleys' is a book that could be described as self development advice in a story within a story. This review highlights the essence of this self help book of self empowerment.

Breaking through limiting beliefs is one of the most powerful self development tools for changing your life. This self development article shows you why and how you can prevent your beliefs from blocking your success, your life's purpose and from discovering your special talents and gifts.

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 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.

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?

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!

Constipation is one of the most common uncomfortable conditions and people are always looking for new remedies that do not involve drugs. This self or personal development article covers some of the more unusual home remedies that have been found to be quite effective at relieving constipation.

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.