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- The Single's Guide to Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMany people would agree that being single is fun, liberating and definitely much better than being in a relationship. However, not all singles have it easy all the time. Single women, especially, are at times faced with difficulties about how other people perceive their current status. Friends ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Another Aspect Of Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere is always a reason why somebody grieves. We should not try to fight with our grief because it can lead to frustration and having a negative behavior. Grief and loss are a natural and practical process in our lives. However, dealing with grief and loss is not only practical but also ...
Views: 1076 - Dealing With The Unavoidable Workplace Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome workplace conflict if only viewed favorably and in a positive manner could be healthy and an opportunity for one’s business and also for each of us to bring about some positive change in our lives! It is just about how we perceive things. Nevertheless, it’s a whole different story when ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Checklists For Divorce Mediator - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - Thinking Of Getting Married? Don't Do Anything Until You Read This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGetting married is such a magical feeling. It's overwhelming with love and joy. You feel so sanctified because you have finally found the person that you want to be with for the rest of your life. But the nostalgia of "getting married" is different when you are already married. When you are ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Basic Tips for Raising an American Bulldog - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe American Bulldog is very cute and built like a tank. A very muscular dog - most of its weight is muscle, making it very strong. It is very athletic, and enjoys running around. This pet can be extremely nice and playful or aggressive, depending entirely on its owner. Having it raised to ...
Views: 1068 - Everybody Wants True Love! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - The Two Types Of Day Traders - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many ways for you to make a living – not having a job is a poor excuse for your failure to find one. With all the business organizations and establishments being put up everywhere, it’s possible for everybody to land a job regardless of educational attainment. But the question is this: ...
Views: 1066 - Dangerous Relationship Advice That Can Kill Your Love Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe beliefs and rules you live in life are a huge factor on how to save your relationship. If you think that your love-affair is a huge failure because you and your partner are not following certain "rules", then it’s time to break that belief. Here are some love tips that can be hazardous to ...
Views: 1064 - 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: 1064 - Afghan Hound: King of Dogs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the oldest breeds, its bloodline can be traced back 4000 years. This dog is quite tall. Its height measures an average of 27 to 29 inches. It can weigh from 57-64 pounds. People into sophisticated looks will surely love it as a pet. It has long, thick and silky hair, that can come in any ...
Views: 1063 - Give Yourself a Fabulous Divorce Party - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA divorce is a life-changing event that is usually filled with pain and sorrow. Although a person going through a divorce will have to undergo the process of grieving, there always comes a time when one would feel a great deal of relief knowing that he/she came out of the bad situation in one ...
Views: 1063 - Being Friends With An Ex- Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA few weeks ago, I had an encounter with the past. At first, I didn’t know what or how to react, because its been months since I haven’t seen my former boyfriend, but as the conversation progresses, it turned out to be a good meeting. That night, I contemplated about the x- factor. During our ...
Views: 1062 - Some Quick Happy Fixes To A Happier Day At Work - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt's normal that we tend to get unhappy, tired or simply unmotivated to work every once in a while. As I was browsing the Net lately, I came upon some employees' some quick happy fixes on how to combat a dreary or unmotivated day at the workplace. And here are some of what I found out: -Have ...
Views: 1062 - 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: 1060 - Customize Your Website with Flash Audio - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCustomizing a website is now a trend for many internet site owners and even online marketers. Pure text web pages are quite archaic and boring to most internet users. Many users these days are easily enticed by web pages that have flash audio and video streaming as well. To cope with ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - 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: 1057 - Goal Setting: Mission Accomplished! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraFor some, setting goals is easy . But setting goals effectively is another thing. It gives us the drive, the go-get-them attitude. It brings us hopeful expectations in our life ahead of us. It gives us a reason to welcome a brand new day with a renewed feeling of joy. For goals are our ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Retirement Planning Services: Here To Make Sure You Retire Happily - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs a kid, spending money recklessly wouldn’t be much of a problem, because we’ve always our parents or guardians to lean on. As you grow older, your spending habits change drastically, coz at this point you know what it’s like to work for money and be semi-independent. When your parents die ...
Views: 1056 - Ready And Aim First Before You Fire - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAiming is a process in planning which takes time and should be done before you could fire your way into into a successful career, organization, relationships, and life in general. I have seen a similar thing in some people’s professional and personal lives most of the time. Several individuals ...
Views: 1055 - Women For Sobriety’s New Life Program - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFor numerous ladies, hearing that she is constantly in charge of herself and also of her own life is a brand-new concept. Women For Sobriety trains ladies that they do not need to feel like victims, or they are helpless beings, but that instead, they are strong, and capable human beings! The ...
Views: 1052 - Job Interview Techniques To Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIndividuals need to be fully aware of some of the job interview techniques, so that they could do well in the interview rounds and land the job. Job interview techniques are developing over the years because employers and managers are looking for qualified and skilled candidates who could work ...
Views: 1051 - Men’s Health Issues: A Global Concern - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBiological make–up and different character traits spell the difference between men and women. As although men tend to have more physical endurance and capacity than women, men have the tendency to neglect their bodies and consequently, their health. The male-female life expectancy gap may have ...
Views: 1051 - 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: 1050 - Break Bad Habits Now With Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAffirmations can be really helpful to break bad habits if you are persistent about it. In order for you to really break bad habits you must: a) be aware that the unconscious mind exists and b) learn how to manipulate its existence. And affirmations are great and powerful techniques in which, ...
Views: 1050 - The 10 Universal Laws To Getting Organized - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno Spijkstra1.) The First Step of the Law--an effective 1st step to get organized is to 3-pile everything. The first pile is for those unnecessary old things to discard and dismiss, the second pile is for those things that should be taken care of now; hence they need quick action. And the third pile is for ...
Views: 1050 - How To Keep Your Worries Behind - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGot a severe headache? Then you suspect it's something serious like brain tumors, or wait...you've heard recently in the news that it's one of the symptoms of dengue. And then you try researching the Internet or browse medical related books for some information. Come on now, you know that for ...
Views: 1049 - Attention: Types Of Women To Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are between the ages of 19-40, then you are in the Stage 6, intimacy vs. isolation of Erickson’s psychosocial development stage.This is where love relationships becomes the highlight of your life. It is very normal that your yearning to be with someone is just so strong. So strong that ...
Views: 1049(4 votes) - Benefits of Marriage Counselling - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere was a time when marriage counselling was considered a last resort for struggling couples, always with something of a stigma attached. A lot of people feel that to go through counselling is to acknowledge defeat, and implies weakness in a way. In recent years, however, more and more ...
Views: 1048 - Some Helpful Tips On Planning Funeral Arrangements - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPlanning funeral arrangements are never easy, as it involves pain, mourning after the loss and the discomfort of preparing for the family and loved ones left behind. In this article, I will share some tips regarding funeral arrangements and some facts, too. 1. As death takes place in the family, ...
Views: 1047 - 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: 1046 - Augmenting Health with Iron Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVitamin and mineral supplementation is now considered as an essential as aspect of a health regimen as the modern diet may not suffice in providing the body’s needed nutrients. Due to processing and the additives contained in today’s food products as well as the inability of a majority to enjoy ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Men’s Health Supplements: Fortifying the Pillars of Health - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA healthy, well-balanced diet and a regular exercise regimen are the pillars of good health. This principle may have been applicable in the olden days when food was unadulterated and sufficient in essential nutrients. Without the convenience of technology way back then, a sedentary lifestyle may ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Conflict Resolution: Not As Easy As 1, 2 And 3 - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWouldn’t it be great if we can just take a simple and easy test to resolve our conflicts and have a proper conflict resolution? A multiple choice test will be the best: 1. The individual you’re in conflict is? A) Demanding B) Controlling C) Indecisive. You can select from letter A, B, or C and ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Losing Her Interest In Sex? Cure Your Premature Ejaculation - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMen hate to talk about this. It’s either they deny the problem and shove it off in the back of their minds or they are too embarrassed to discuss it. For those with innocent minds, let me explain to you what premature ejaculation is, it is the most common sexual dysfunction. It is a man’s ...
Views: 1038(3 votes) - 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: 1037(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: 1037(1 vote) - Avoid Divorce By Keeping The Balance In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSome couples wonder why after giving all their time, effort, and energy into their marriage, it’s still doesn’t end well. Just like Sandra, my dorm buddy during college days. A couple of months ago, she called me up to have lunch with her and that she needed someone to talk to. Sandra has this ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Career Goal Setting Tips To Jumpstart Your Career - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAre you already decided on what you really want to do with your life? If yes, are you prepared now to venture into another new job or just about to jumpstart into your first job or career ever? Okay, so you might haven’t precisely set your heart into something definite yet, but whatever that is, ...
Views: 1033 - Is Your Partner the Marrying Type or Not? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen two people are in a relationship, it is often because of the love and special bond that they share. Whether or not there is an outright affirmation of commitment, the question of whether the partner is the marrying type or not will somehow cross the mind of anyone involved with another ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Build Solid Friendships Beyond Your Social Networks - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThey say that strangers are friends we never met---yet. Some sociologists say that that's why we never get to build and nurture solid friendships and relationships is that we're satisfied and get comfortable to stay within our casual ties with co workers and social networks like Facebook, ...
Views: 1032 - Dog Disease: Canine Distemper - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis is a very dead serious disease. Once your pet is infected, the virus makes it way to the lymphoid and nervous system. From there it will make its way to the respiratory system and then the gastrointestinal system as well. That's a lot of systems for one type of virus to infect. Because of ...
Views: 1031 - Create A Strategic Plan To Succeed In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraMost of the time, many managers and business owners are too absorbed in running their day to day work dealing with managing the business, supervising the staff, dealing with clients and customers and creating and developing new products or services. Usually, at the end of the day, after a hard ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Finding Inspiration Everywhere - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThe key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, “the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling.” It is something or anything that moves your soul and touches ...
Views: 1030 - Healing Herbs and Herbal Supplements: 8 Myths - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraMyth #1: All Herbal Products are Pure and Natural The fact is, some unscrupulous manufacturers alter the ingredients of their products. They even use chemicals if the genuine herb is on shortage. You must be aware that there are herbal supplements which are not pure or even natural at all, ...
Views: 1028 - Ms. Susan Boyle: An Inspiring Story - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraBy the time you read this, you probably heard of the inspiring life story of Susan Boyle. A 47-year old, unemployed, never been married (and never been kissed) woman from Scotland who elicited lots of praises and compliments not just from the three judges, but also from millions of people across ...
Views: 1028 - Practical Dog Training Tips - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhy is it important to train dogs? There are many benefits that you can enjoy from training your dog especially if it is between you and your pet dog. Dog training can foster strong owner-dog relationship. With dog training, you can build a good relationship that is based on mutual trust and ...
Views: 1028 - The Potent Impact Of Impotence On Virility - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe core of manhood is often defined by a man’s sexual potency. Such is the expectation of men among themselves as their virility is who they are. With the current complex and high stress conditions that men are exposed to, their health and even their virility is put to risk. Diabetes, heart ...
Views: 1028 - 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: 1027 - 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 ...
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