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- The Wonders Of A Good Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMost people depend on credits in order to make ends meet. The cycle revolves on borrowing then paying off debts. That cycle can be complicated at times. People sometimes neglect their obligations to their creditors. Thus, problems arise. Worse comes to worst, it can lead to bankruptcy. Having a ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - The “don’ts” In Senior Dating - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs if dating is not hard when you were younger, it gets tougher now you’re a senior. You think, how can you come through in senior dating. Should you follow the trends and go for online dating? It’s much convenient and you don’t have to go through the anxiousness of approaching and waiting to be ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Whey to Go for Protein Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVitamin and mineral supplementation to the diet has become imperative to ensure that an individual is getting sufficient nutrients for the body. Supplements that come in all forms augment the body’s nutrient intake to boost resistance and endurance as well as to ward off untoward diseases. A ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Why Home Health Care Programs Are Essential - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhen a member of the family is beset by a critical illness, most families resort to home health care. When a loved one was hospitalized and had undergone intensive treatment, the patient may well opt to recuperate at home. Staying in the hospital for an extended period of time has advantages. ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - How Much Does A Father Figure Figures? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI have a friend. His name is Ben, 30 years old and separated to his wife. Also, he just recently broke up with his 18 year old girlfriend. The reason? “I cannot breathe! She is too possessive!” my friend Ben exclaimed. I know it’s not a taboo to see younger women with older men but in this case ...
Views: 2151(4 votes) - Be Smart And Irresistible- Know These Excellent Conversation Topics - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEverything begins from a simple "hello," but it could also end right there and then, if you are not armed with great conversation topics. If you want women to swarm at you like a bee to a honey, then you should arm yourself with interesting conversation topics. Believe me, guys it will give you ...
Views: 2402(3 votes) - The Perfect Food For A Perfect Date - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAhhh... dating, nothing can be more exciting than dating! The combination of excitement and anxiousness are just too amazing to describe. That is why we have exhausted every possible information that can make a perfect and worthy of a relationship date. So far, we tackled the do’s and don’ts of ...
Views: 879(3 votes) - Understanding Your Pre School Child - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf your child is in the pre school stage this only means one thing- you are done with the terrible 2’s and 3’s. Now, comes a new world for parenting, the pre school age. This is now a whole new different ball game. This is the time when your precious ones are starting to explore. Pre school ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - How To Keep Your Woman Happy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are so many things that puzzle a man, and one of those things is keeping his woman happy. I believe that every man will agree with me that if they know how to keep their woman happy, they would do it. So, here you are gentlemen, how to make a woman happy. Listen to her. I suggested this ...
Views: 1245(4 votes) - The Persistence to Run Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you the kind of person who is more likely to give up and surrender after only a half-hearted attempt, or are you the kind who works problems through a satisfactory ending? If you’re described as the former, you better get working on becoming the latter because it is through determination ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Understanding Men: When He Needs A Break From The Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe beginning of the relationship has always been the most exciting and fun part. It is full of hopeful promises. One can’t help the insatiable feeling of being in love. Yes, those flirtatious phone conversations, the naughty actuations, the first romantic dinner and of course, the first kisses, ...
Views: 4627(3 votes) - Why Men Dump Women - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFor a woman being dump by a man can be a total bummer not to mention embarrassing. We can’t exactly pinpoint why men dump women because there can be several factors involved like incompatibility, beliefs, culture and many others. And these factors are given; you cannot force yourself into ...
Views: 1190(6 votes) - Going Desperate: Signs Of A Desperate Woman - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI have a friend once who is a classic example of a desperate woman. She has been putting up with a married, middle- aged, going bald, stout lawyer for over 6 years! This man neglected and cheated on her several times, but she's still with him. One time, when this married lawyer decided to ...
Views: 12636(4 votes) - I Like You Because You're You-- You're Unique! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWell now, look at you--have you forgotten that you're unique? Sometimes, it's more than your looks, your personality or even your talents. Who knows, it was your heart, your passion, your kindness, your zest for living or even your your never-say-die attitude despite your countless defeats. ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Are You Truly Happy Or Just Settling From An Unhealthy Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTwo halves make a whole. And when two halves move- in together, it makes a lot of stuff and clutter. Some are cluttered with physical stuff, but some with emotional stuff. And when emotional stuff gets overly cluttered, that's when you begin contemplating- "Am I truly happy or just settling from ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Children- The True Victim Of Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe family is the basic unit of society and every care should be taken to preserve it by the state, church and the family itself. However, if counseling and reconciliation cannot solve the conflict within the family, divorce maybe seen as the best solution. To couples with kids however the ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - Finding True Happiness Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSo many people believe that happiness could truly be found when they find something they want or desire for the longest time. A friend opened up to me during a recent conversation that he could find happiness at last only if he could figure something out. That something, in all its mystery, was ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Getting Through The Acid Test Of Marriage - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMarriage is a beautiful thing if you know how to handle and maintain a good outlook about it. It is a balance of give and take, which is why problems in the marriage occur if you or your partner sees it as a one way street. There are certain problems in the marriage that if both of you are able ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Getting Through The First Year Death Anniversary Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDeath of a loved one is the worst thing that can happen to anyone. It is synonymous with devastation. No matter what the cause of is you will never be ready for it. If you are one of those people who have experienced this then you know what I mean that each day the pain of grief and bereavement ...
Views: 3128(1 vote) - Habits That Can Make You Find The Right Love - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAre you one of those men and women who have been single forever, or have been in an in- and- out of relationship since 1990? Well, this year is your year to stop all the tears and find the right love that suits you like a customized gloves. This is the year is your year of love and passion. ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - How Your Team Could Learn More About Winning Mentality - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraZig Ziglar once said, “Winning is not really everything, but the effort to win is.” As one learns more about winning mentality, there could be several insightful lessons that one could learn from. Learning about winning mentality could bring about interesting and excellent opportunities for ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - Hypnosis Therapy: How it Could Help You to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWill you have the willpower to stop smoking through Hypnosis Therapy? So what is in Stop Smoking Therapy all about? If you really decided to finally quit the habit for good but just doesn’t have the willpower, you should seriously consider joining a stop smoking hypnosis program. Each smoker ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Increase Blog Traffic And Sales Will Surely Shoot Up - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe blogosphere is indeed increasing its scope of coverage from being just a personal electronic journal to being an online marketing tool for most online marketers. With its enormous functions, no wonder marketers on the net have seen its potential to forward their business. Blogosphere’s ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Living After Death: Loss Of A Spouse - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen the angel of death arrives in your family, there is no way of stopping it. When it comes and takes the life of your spouse, you have no choice but to cope with it. Easier said than done because part of you went to the grave with your spouse. The pain is excruciatingly paralyzing, you ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Marriage And Depression: Falling Into The Abyss - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs if marriage is not hard enough to deal with, you are faced with a new challenge, coping with your spouses’ depression. When depression sets in the marriage, it takes everything down with it. Sexual intimacy, emotional binding and closeness disappear. You are weighed down with all the ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Pure And Steadfast Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAn individual in his or her purest and true nature is really a completely happy person. Why so—in this short article it can be suggested that each person that is now living, who has ever lived and who would ever live not just possesses that innate bliss within them, yet in fact actually is bliss ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - Putting A Stop To Jealousy Problems - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe problem with jealousy problems is that it can eat you up inside until it paralyzes you and destroy your relationship. I remember my classmate in college, Hannah, she would call me at 1 am in the morning just to pass by her boyfriends house to check if his really in and if the light in his ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Signs Of A Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal to have “ups and downs” in a romantic affair. But when the “down” part seizes most of your togetherness, then you have to assess: Is your relationship in trouble? One of the basic keys on how to save a relationship is being aware of it signs. Here are the signs of a troubled ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Signs That He Loves You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s face it ladies, in these days, we just can’t take anymore crap from men. We have no time to play around and be fooled around with. We value our time and with that we need to know that the person we are with is really worth our time. All women need to know that they are being treated ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Stop, Look And Listen: Checklist Before Ending Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou wake up one morning looking at your partner and you don’t see him the way you see him before. You don’t understand- you don’t feel a thing for him. Not love, not care… not even hate.“This is bad” you thought- the love making is not as magical like it used to be and most of the time you can’t ...
Views: 3046(1 vote) - The 18 Characteristics Of Happy People - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn order to be happy, we should make happiness our ultimate goal. If attitude is truly everything, then being happy is definitely a choice. Although most people would argue against that, I could still declare that being glad and staying glad is my choice. If the truth be told, “If it was that ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - The Job Description of a Manager - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe skill in being able to manage could be a profitable secondary asset for any qualified employee or staff with any specific training in a certain area. Actually, the duties and responsibilities of the senior management personnel in any organization may vary from one industry to another. For ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Three Factors That Can End Your Relationship In An Instant - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelationships, some people take this for granted, while others make it their whole existence. Some people are lucky enough to have it for a lifetime, while some consider it as an unending quest. Some find it hard, while others find it a breeze. Everybody has an opinion about what it’s like being ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Understanding Bisexuality - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome people are straight, while others are not. We often refer to those who are not straight as homosexuals—either gays or lesbians to be exact. But, there is an often- overlooked segment of the gay/lesbian and straight communities: the bisexuals, also popularly known as “bi’s”. So what exactly ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Encouragement At The Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraLiterally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest:1.) Increasing morale by offering support to ...
Views: 1034 - Finding Your Passion As Easy As 1-2-3 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSo you think that when it comes to finding your passion, it has to be unplanned and automatic? That you either love it or leave it? That either you like your work or hate it? That it can't be forced or generated--especially for the stuff you don't presently enjoy? Well, think again--do you know ...
Views: 947 - How To Prevent Relationship Drift From Happening - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraYou never really openly declared your hatred against each other. Actually, there's no yelling and screaming matches, no swear words or hair-pulling going on. Nope, in fact, it's the opposite--it's just quiet. You just feel that gradually, you tend to grow apart, no more intimacy or bonding ...
Views: 1277 - Inspiring People: Check It Out If You’re One Of Them - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraDo you think you’re one of the most inspiring people around? Do you think you deserve to be on that list? Well then, here’s my own checklist of the usual characteristics of inspiring people. Check it out and see if you belong—and if you do, then good for you. It’s always nice to feel recognized, ...
Views: 812 - What’s Your Inspirational Story? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGrowing up, we all have our own inspirational short stories to tell. Well, I have this inspirational story to share with you and this is just a simple tale (not about love, or relationship or seeking your therapist blah-blah). Today’s blog is all about simplicity in happiness—a simple yet ...
Views: 856 - You Have The Right To Peace Of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThe logic of peace of mind, which is every human being’s right or privilege, appears obscure and hard to pin down within this universe of ours—what with the political insurgencies, work stress, family responsibilities, inflation, and global recession plaguing us—most people are on a precarious ...
Views: 999 - Alcohol Addiction: Alcoholism Is A Disease - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen we hear the word addiction it's apparently connected to drugs or alcohol. When you realize you could no longer control your alcohol intake, you can somewhat call it as a kind of disease. And that's what you call alcohol addiction. When we talk about disease, it's certainly sure that you ...
Views: 853 - Anger Management: Dealing Kids With Bad Temper - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDealing with kids who have bad temper is one of the difficult tasks that parents or teachers can do. Many people said that it's better to get by with adults because they already know what is right and wrong. No need for you to explain and they can recognize their mistake. But how about kids? ...
Views: 1149 - Are You Scared Of Others? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all get nervous from time to time. Have you ever felt intimidated or scared of others? Good news: Most of them are also like you--scared as a puppy. For example, you see a glamorous actress on screen, and you gushed, "wow, I wish I can be like her, admired, popular, successful, with lots ...
Views: 724 - Are Your Role Models Worth Looking Up To? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany of us have our own role models in order for us to emulate or just to look up to and be inspired by their life story on how they became successful. Just like the way when they say, "choose your friends well", you must choose your role models well also--since they affect you and you may also ...
Views: 727 - Career Counseling For Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraJust like everything else in life, if you want to do something the right or proper way, you have to know the basics in order to succeed. You cannot add up 100+100 until you know that 1+1=2. The same goes for finding your first job in high school; you got to have the basics. A friend of mine ...
Views: 1047 - Develop Your Empathy Skills To Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra“I know how you feel.” This is usually one of the most overused and abused statement if we want to show our empathy for other people. But you should avoid saying this so casually since our feelings are very personal stuff; let’s face it—you don’t exactly know how a person feels at that moment ...
Views: 2724 - Fans Having Death Denial Over Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter I turned on my pc to check my mails, the “Bad” news that I saw on Yahoo was the death of Michael Jackson who was barely 50. My initial reaction was death denial. I feel fondness to this person that has caught my attention because of his not so ordinary skill. I immediately read the ...
Views: 973 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHow can we define the word “happiness”, really? Each one of us has their own definition in finding it. Whether you're rich or poor and powerful or powerless, you want to be happy. Everybody wants to be happy, that's for sure. Some of the most common ways that people do to find it is through ...
Views: 636 - Friends Turning Into Frenemies? What To Do If Friendships Drift Apart - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLet's face it, not all friendships are bound to last forever, as there are times when friends cannot withstand and keep up with the shift or the dynamics throughout the years. You may outgrow each other and reality sets in and it happens--just like marriages fail and lovers experiencing ...
Views: 1598 - Funeral Poems To Remember Our Departed Loved Ones - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost people are concerned regarding the destiny or fate of their departed loved one. Oftentimes, fear and apprehension arise regarding what will happen after death and what might happen to our dear loved ones. Is he safe---or is she happy at last? Will we ever see or meet or be with each other ...
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