Do you find it difficult surviving Christmas and all the stress it can bring? Here are some personal development and self development tips that you may find useful in coping with the preparations, shopping, parties, commitments, and everything else that comes with this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is a Harvest festival celebrating gratitude for peace and harmony. But what is this celebration all about? And why is it pertinent to your personal and self development, and to your life today and every day?

In the olden days, a true friend was "someone you would die for." Today, people seem to have numerous friends in real life and on the internet. However, do you know how many of these are 'true friends'? Do you know if you have any at all? This self development article helps you to figure this out.

It is said that perfectionists can never be truly happy. Do you know why? Do you know how you can change that situation? For self development reasons, do you know why it is better NOT to be a perfectionist?

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?

Self-worth is really the acceptance that you are okay as you are but many struggle with this. Your self-worth should not change just because disaster strikes. For your self and personal development, figure out who YOU really are and relish a self-worth that does not depend on external factors.

Do you sleep on decisions that you have to make and then act on the dreams you have? When faced with problems or decisions to be made, it is often said that it is best to sleep on them. This is especially beneficial for complex decisions. This self development article discusses how this works.

Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) or Bhai Phota is a festival that celebrates the unconditional bond of love between brothers and sisters. This self development article gives an insight into the deeper aspects of this Hindu and Bengali celebration of gratitude, and the significance of the Thread of Love.

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 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.