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- How Badly Do You Want To Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhat motivates you to lose that weight? Is to finally don that skimpy and sexy swimsuit enough to be on the latest cover of Sports Illustrated? Or how about to simply wear that old blue jeans of yours you used to wear way back when you still have that enviable 25-inch waistline? Or maybe just ...
Views: 799 - How Can You Support Someone Who Is In Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach one of us has an individual style of coping grief and loss. A person who is grieving often feels so isolated or lonely in their grief. It may decrease their self esteem and after that they lose social activities and support from others. If they will do this kind of thing, their shock will ...
Views: 894 - How Desirable Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you known as a desirable person? By saying this, I mean do you have attractive people wanting to be close to you, pursuing you or asking you for dates—friendly or romantic? I have a pal who complained that nobody asked her out, ever. I asked why and she had a lot of reasons. She said it was ...
Views: 573 - How Do You Build Positive Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThat was the question I always hear from most people. Of course, our life is mostly about relationships and building positive relationships to contribute to a happy life. Research found out that many career failures are not caused by incompetence or lack of skills, but by the various workplace ...
Views: 622 - How Essential Are Dog Toys To Your Pets? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraDog toys are relevant to dogs no matter what breed they are. Ordinarily, people perceive toys as a plaything for passing time or for leisure. However, for dogs, toys are very relevant due to several reasons. Dog toys serve as a past time for dogs to avoid boredom. If dogs are bored, they are ...
Views: 756 - How Inspirational Poems Help Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWhat everyone must know regarding Inspirational Poems. Inspirational poems are simply everywhere. They appear in some inside covers of numerous non fiction bestsellers and magazines. These inspirational poems are simply the ideal tools to convey a message, to share the proper balance of ...
Views: 1081 - How Inspirational Speakers and Authors Help Inspire Us All - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraInspirational authors and speakers from all around the world have this certain natural gift for making others feel good about themselves. Maybe because they have one way or another experienced obstacles and overwhelming difficulties in their lives that they successfully conquered that they want ...
Views: 764 - How Long Does It Take To Get Over A Break Up? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou can’t plan everything, life can be pretty random. And one of the things in life that you can’t prepare is a nasty break up. You should’ve seen the break up coming, but you didn’t because your ex wait for you to get relaxed and get comfortable before he pick the ice pick down between your ...
Views: 3408 - How My Husband Won My Heart Back: Confessions Of A Cheating Wife - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt has been said that women are less likely to cheat but when they do, the affair can be really serious and intense. That’s because when a woman cheats on her husband, she is likely to have an emotional affair rather than a fleeting one night stand. And because of this emotional intimacy based ...
Views: 13794 - How Nlp-hypnosis Can Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraEver wondered if the power of subtle persuasion really works? Have you ever wondered how to easily influence or persuade someone to be on your side or simply get them to do something or anything in your favor? Well, this is what NLP Hypnosis is all about. NLP Hypnosis or Neuro-Linguistic ...
Views: 674 - How to Be Effective at Marketing with Blogs - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are into online network marketing, one of the things that you are first likely to do is to find ways on how to build your network and promote your new business. There are many marketing techniques that you may employ in your online business. There are several ways to build your network ...
Views: 702 - How to Be the Ultimate Bridezilla - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe wedding month of June is fast approaching, and with it scores of bridezillas who manage to turn the whole process of planning a wedding into a horrible nightmare. A bridezilla is a sweet, lovely “bride-to-be” who can easily turn into a spoiled, rotten, overbearing perfectionist ...
Views: 866 - How To Gain More Friends For A Better Life - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSince you only have one life to live, you might as well make the most of it and have the best life there is. Having great friends around is part of the joy in living. And have you ever dreamed of having lots and lots of friends around you in order to have a better life? It is true what they say ...
Views: 688 - How To Get A Good Night Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraFor an average person, a good night sleep is basic and essential to one’s health. Nothing beats more than having a restful, forty winks and having to wake up feeling fully energized and ready to face another day. There are some critical factors in having a sound sleep. It may be because ...
Views: 623 - How to Handle a Havanese - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Havanese is a considered to be of medium build under the toy breeds. This pooch may be tiny but it packs a lot of spirit. It just loves playing and pleasing its master. It loves being the center of attention, and being with its human owners. A very sociable pet if taught properly. Beautiful ...
Views: 866 - How To Have A Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy oh why do you think grandfather and grandmother still managed to stay so blissfully in love after all those several years? What are some out of hundreds, or thousands of ways and methods, on how to attain that kind of envious and happy relationship with one’s lawfully wedded spouse? If truth ...
Views: 595 - How to Have a Positive Self-esteem and Bring Sexy Back - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOur world today is a beauty-conscious one—everywhere we go, we see ads and billboards plastered with fresh beautiful faces, silky-smooth skin and perfect, sparkling white teeth. Women spend a lot of money on makeup and other beauty products that are supposed to transform one from a plain Jane to ...
Views: 777 - How to Keep Your Boss Happy - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf your boss is consistently giving you dirty looks, then you might have a problem and you have to solve it first so that you won’t get fired. The first task to consider is how to create a positive rapport; and it would definitely take more than just a polite smile. By first finding out what ...
Views: 960 - How To Live Life With No Regrets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou know what's the saddest words you can say--"shoulda, woulda, coulda". All those things in our past of how we wished we could have done differently, or wish we didn't do at all. But as time goes by, we grow older and we learn things as we age. And that's not to mean that we should regret ...
Views: 518 - How To Make A Fortune With Momentum Stocks - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThrill seekers are always out on the prowl for something that’ll give them the adrenalin rush their bodies need. They crave for it, like an alcoholic itching to quench his thirst with a bottle beer, or a drug addict getting worked up while waiting for the next does of dope to come. All of these ...
Views: 915 - How To Make Living In Together A Breeze - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLiving in together is one of the most exciting and huge steps a couple could take. It can make the relationship go further or it can end it in an instant. Needless, to say, living-in together is a big deal, whether you’re getting hitched or taking up the modern trend of pre-marital ...
Views: 907 - How to Make Money with a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMaking money is what’s on the minds of everyone with ambition, in the material/financial aspect that is. Living a life of comfort, free from the burdens of financial worries alike, is the kinda life that nobody would refuse. A self directed IRA is one “tool” that you can use to make that dream ...
Views: 707 - How To Meet New People And Make Friends - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAnyone who’s looking for advice on where to go to meet new people need not look far; tons of websites, articles and chat rooms have advice on just about anything, which can be accessed without breaking a sweat. Although these advices are quite informative and useful, the real essence of meeting ...
Views: 994 - How To Motivate Your Husband Find A Job - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGroucho Marx once said- “Behind every successful man is a woman." I don’t know if this still holds true today, because personally, I have always believed that a person is responsible for his or her own success. But in cases where your man lost his job and morale, a little push from you is ...
Views: 5488 - How To Move On From A Bad Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt has to end... No matter how painful it is, that time is now. Breaking up is never easy. Deciding to end a relationship, no matter how imperfect it is, will always be emotionally and mentally traumatic. In spite of the imperfections, you did share wonderful and intimate times together. Like ...
Views: 1624 - How To Protect Your Own Invention - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraNew ideas and invention are the life blood and the heart and soul of our innovation, technology, business and economy. Inventions may come in all forms, shapes and sizes. Okay, so you have a fantastic idea great enough to become an invention. Now this invention of yours can be big or ...
Views: 1210 - How To Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFiling for bankruptcy is considered to be the measure taken when somebody fall into the pits of financial ruin, then falls into that pit’s pit – that’s how bad it is. Now if you find this concept a little hard to understand, here’s what you’ve got to know: bankruptcy is the state of an ...
Views: 1004 - How to Sell Structured Settlements - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraStructured settlements do guarantee a steady flow of income, but they are given in “bits”, or periodic payments. For some that settled a case with this method, there does come a time when they need a lot of cash during some point of time, usually when the payment from the structured ...
Views: 1036 - How To Spot A Cheater - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCheaters, yeah, I know them so well. I had my moments with them. I thought I learned from the first one, until a better, more evolved cheater trapped me in his wiles again. After the second one, I swore I would be more careful and vigilant in looking out for cheaters. From that traumatic ...
Views: 1331 - How to Tell if She Has Commitment Phobia - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCommitment phobia is the fear of commitment, especially in a marriage or a long-term relationship. For a long time, it was believed that only men had this fear. In the recent years, however, the population of women who actively choose to be single are increasing rapidly. A classic example of a ...
Views: 1020 - How To Turn A Girl Friend Into A Girlfriend - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou liked her from day one, and she liked you too—as a friend. You’ve tried every trick up your sleeve to make her see you in a different, perhaps more romantic light. Problem is, she’s already had you classified as a friend, and that’s where you’ll be. Getting out of the friend zone is ...
Views: 1362 - How to Utilize Persuasion Techniques in a New Environment - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s say you’re new in the field of influence and psychology, you're probably asking or wondering how and where in the world you can ever use persuasion techniques. And what effects do they have or will they have in your life? Actually, the best and most effective persuasion techniques are ...
Views: 1018 - Hypnosis Could Help Restore a Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSelf esteem is the person’s estimation of themselves and this could also be based on the way they observe others. A feeling of low self esteem could create phobias and annoying problems for people from all walks of life and could even cause them to behave or act in an unacceptable manner. ...
Views: 563 - Hypnotize Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe advantages and benefits of learning how to hypnotize yourself could be many. Though it may seem quite strange and new age to most people, there are really several good reasons to learn how to hypnotize yourself. In this high tension, fast-paced times, the physical as well as emotional ...
Views: 1512 - I Want Perfect! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraEvery man dreams of finding the perfect woman. Every woman hopes of finding Mr. Right. Nobody wants to end up with the wrong kind, so every other relationship becomes a trial-and-error test. For some it is a process of elimination: collect as many as you want, then pick them off one by one. For ...
Views: 657 - Identifying and Intervening Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn estimated one-third of the total population is suffering from clinical depression and the number is continually rising. By the term “clinical depression”, it doesn’t mean the transient blue mood that simply goes away but a disorder that needs medical attention. Stressors such as a loss or a ...
Views: 936 - Important Goal Setting Steps to Achieve Anything - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFirst I’d like to ask, are you a goal setter? If yes, why are you setting goals in the first place? The answer should be to attain an admirable and deserving objective. There are many advantages in defining your objectives. First, like a movie, you choose to direct your own life. You get ...
Views: 601 - Inching Your Way to Success Through Social Media - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNowadays, many online marketers view social media as a tool to build a network of prospective clients through viral marketing. Many of them have seen a great potential at making themselves or their products known through social media sites. With the advent of social media, online marketers ...
Views: 520 - Income Tax Rebate for 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWe all have to pay taxes, no matter how much and how hard it is for us to do; we all know the cycle has been going on for quite some time now, and that there is no stopping it. Wouldn’t it be nice if the government were to give us something in return for a change? Well the fact is that ...
Views: 588 - Income Tax Relief: 4 Tax Relief Programs - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPaying the government “their” share of your income may be not only hurt us financially, but emotionally as well, especially if you think that they aren’t putting the money to work for the people’s benefit. As a taxpayer and law abiding citizen of wherever you may be from, it’s your obligation to ...
Views: 771 - Income-generating Social Networking - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDue to effective social networking, many companies are experiencing a more impressive marketing value. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why social networking is being utilized by most companies these days. There are a lot of benefits that this type of networking can bring to your ...
Views: 1293 - Increasing Your Attractiveness: More Than Just Skin Deep - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen referring to the word ‘attractiveness’, the first thing that may cross your mind might be those obvious physical qualities—you know, great Hollywood star looks, very toned and firm gym-made body proportions, and of course, it could also be the hidden, yet oozing sex appeal that charms and ...
Views: 710 - Innovate A Current Niche To Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf I am about to make an educated guess, I think I will find many professionals around the world who considered themselves “should have” experts or gurus. As in, “I should have done that.” As my friend Calyx, a Global Client Communicator Mentor told me, that he always hears this message form ...
Views: 668 - Inspirational Stories For Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraInspirational stories have always been one way of spreading values around since it allows us to learn and be aware of various values while at the same time having fun and enjoying listening and reading. Stories had played a great part in our lives because we learn from them especially if they ...
Views: 889 - Inspirational Thoughts To Start Your Day Right - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraDo you ever experience or go through life finding for a source of inspiration sometimes even just to help you get through the hour or help you get through the day? All of us have certain days or even times like these, yet the problem is that too many of us are searching for something inspiring ...
Views: 901 - Inspire Others to Achieve Their Dream - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIs there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve ...
Views: 906 - Inspire Others To Achieve Their Dream - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIs there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve ...
Views: 847 - Inspiring People And Touching Their Lives - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIn your life, you will get to know others. You will meet some interesting persons. Others will make you feel miserable while others make you happy and feel good about yourself. Both are unforgettable for they leave a certain memory that influenced on you but the most beautiful experiences we ...
Views: 1320 - Internet and Computer Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIs there really such a thing as computer addiction? With most of our jobs these days which require the use of computers and anybody can enjoy the internet, can one become really addicted? But how can you differentiate from simply using or enjoying the computer as opposed to becoming full blown ...
Views: 4118 - Intuition— The Voice Within - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThat voice within—do you really listen to it, or do you disregard the idea or notion that you pay attention to that inner voice? That inner voice is your intuition. The voice that says, “No, let us just forget about this for now”, “Yes, it is the right thing”, or even “Wait, let us think about ...
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