Personal development

Published by HotHive Books, Graham W Price's book What Is, Is! outlines the tools and other steps for achieving satisfaction, resilience and success, writes Anne Coates.

Psychologists include superstitions among a wider range of human traits collectively called "magical thinking", that includes other questionable beliefs ranging from a harmless belief in fairies through mildly disturbing beliefs in the paranormal to potentially more harmful beliefs such as fanatical religion, says Graham Price.

Research has shown that authoritative parenting produces the best results for our children. Here Anne Coates gives her top ten tips on how to become an authoritative parent.

There are three main parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive and authoritative. Which one are you?

With the prospect of new toys, books, clothes and other items coming into the home at Christmas, now is the perfect time to clear the clutter, turn out the old and perhaps make a few pounds as well, writes Anne Coates.

With cut-backs and job losses  becoming increasingly prevalent, Rasheed Ogunlaru gives his top ten tips for facing the challenge of redundancy and using this as an opportunity to create a profession from a passion.

Based on Dr Kem Thompson's personal philosophy, medical training and experiences as a life coach, Inspirational Blueprints for Personal Success for Women gives you 30 days to change the way you think and become the success you deserve.

Monday 18 January is officially designated as the gloomiest date in the calendar by Cliff Arnall, psychologist and former tutor at Cardiff University. It’s based on a mathematical formula that takes into account a number of "depressing" factors, including weather, debt, time since Christmas and failing New Year's Resolutions. Dr William Holden, author of the guide, a self development book offers six easy steps to overcoming the barriers stopping you from realising your dreams.

Anne Coates reviews a book which could have an amazing impact on your life: The Winner's Bible by Dr Kerry Spackman.

Make your resolutions for 2010 work for you with Anne Coates' 12 top tips in the form of an acrostic poem.

Rasheed Ogunlaru outlines his ten-point plan for reducing stress  – whether manager at a multi-national who rarely sees the daylight or a mother at home who barely gets to sleep.

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Simple steps like watching less TV, dropping negative friendships, taking lunch breaks at work, and exercising/eating well can transform your life overnight this spring. says a top life coach, Rasheed Ogunlaru

Millions of us will make New Year's resolutions – only to break them within weeks. But by setting holistic, specific goals for your self, your health and your wealth, you can put yourself on track for success and happiness for life, says leading UK life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru.

Answers to  Santa's calculations in the maths challenge from learndirect.

Give your brain a work out and check that your maths is up to scratch with this seasonal quiz from learndirect.

Whether you are a member of the PTA or have to give presentations for work or some other committee, the chances are you worry that you might not be heard. Anne Coates went along to a Speaking With Authenticity course - and found her voice!

Life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru gives his top tips for surviving - and enjoying! - the festive season.