Recent Articles in Personal development

What kind of parent are you?
Jan 25, 2011

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

Clutter clearing
Dec 11, 2010

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.

Facing the challenge of redundancy
Aug 9, 2010

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.

Inspirational Blueprints for Personal Success – for Women by Dr Kem Thompson
Feb 23, 2010

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.

Don't be depressed - six easy steps to change your life by William Holden
Jan 18, 2010

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.

The Winner's Bible by Dr Kerry Spackman
Jan 7, 2010

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

Happy New Year
Jan 1, 2010

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

Reduce your stress levels
Jun 12, 2009

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.

Help find Britain's Next Top Coach
Apr 7, 2009

Vote for Britain's Next Top Coach and get some free advice into the bargain!

Seven steps to spring cleaning your life by Rasheed Ogunlaru
Mar 12, 2009

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

Top Ten Tips - make New Year's resolutions stick by Rasheed Ogunlaru
Dec 31, 2008

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.

Christmas Maths Challenge
Dec 17, 2008

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