The effect of Music on self development and personal development is very topical. Music has the power to change your mood and affect you in ways that no other tool can. It has profound effects on the human body, not just superficially, but deep down within your subconscious mind.

Criticism is simply feedback on you or your actions but most people see it as a personal attack. If you learn how to deal with it, you will realise that it is one of the best (and free) self development and personal growth tools for success and for achieving your full potential.

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 let alone a large audience. These self development and self help tips will help to reduce your fear of speaking in public.

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?

What is the most fun and boisterous Hindu Festival? Holi, also known as Phagwa or the Festival of Colours. This self development article gives an insight into this Harvest and Spring Festival that is associated with great joy as you throw brightly coloured powders and coloured water at each other.

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?

Valentine's Day is not usually a day you associate with celebrating on your own. However, many people are alone on this day for all sorts of reasons. Whatever your reason is, this self development article gives you some ideas on how to celebrate it on your own.

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.

Sticking to New Year resolutions is hard work. Making S.M.A.R.T decisions is a great self or personal development tool for helping you to achieve your New Year resolutions whether you make these resolutions once a year or at various times throughout your work or social life.

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.