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- Optimism For Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen everything is fine and alright, it is quite easy to be an optimist. But at any point in our lives, just a few individuals and just for a limited amount of time can you feel that all is indeed really well with them. So in a way, optimism is being deemed as merely an illusionary outlook a ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: Ways To Know He Loves You - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraStop plucking the petals off the daisy; it will never give you the real answers. Looking for Mr. Right is never easy, but one doesn’t really need special senses to know if your man is in love with you or not. And those plucking petals won’t tell you if he is in love with you either, but paying ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Build Your Credibility And Gain People’s Trust In Forum Posting - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraForum posting is an effective way of advertising your website if you use it properly. People join forums for a number of reasons—to socialize with others, to find information that they need, or for the purpose of marketing either their website or a specific product that they are selling. ...
Views: 2025(1 vote) - Do Your Share And Stop Getting Spam Emails - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWho would not love surprises? Women love surprises, so does men. Or, some could be just too proud to admit it. On the internet, one of the many surprises we get is the spam emails. These are those unwanted emails that we receive in our inbox. Contrary to the fact that surprises should most often ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Prevent Fighting, Prevent Cheating – Here’s How - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen a relationship becomes a regular emotional and mental battle ground, it is most likely that either you or your partner will take refuge outside of your relationship. That is why it’s no surprise that one of the major causes of infidelity is the frequent fighting and arguing in the ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - What You Should Have To Ensure A Successful Blog - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s so easy to set up a blog. But setting up and maintaining a successful one is not always easy. When you’re just starting, you can do it with ease. However, as you move on, there are times when you run out of ideas or topics to post that maintaining it now becomes a tedious task. You may ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Work Stress May Be Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWork is by far the primary root of stress in our daily lives. 9 out of 10 individuals declare that they experience such high levels of stress numerous times per week. More often than not, 1 out of 4 of us have experienced high levels of pressure on a day to day basis. And if you ask some people ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - How To Tell A Fake Smile From A Real Smile - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach and every culture in the universe recognizes and acknowledges that a smiling is an expression or indication of happiness and joy. Almost everyone of us is given the ability to smile. It could reflect delight, gladness, contentment, inner satisfaction and so on. Of all the facial ...
Views: 2499(3 votes) - Body Language Cues That Say She Likes You - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWomen are truly fascinating creatures for most men. They are difficult to read and can be quite a challenge to fathom. And it becomes even more difficult for a man if he meets a woman he really likes. When something like this happens, you don’t want to miss or misread any cues that show some ...
Views: 3947(7 votes) - You Can Look Beautiful Everyday - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt's only natural for women to want to look beautiful, since they (I mean, we, are God's fairest creatures). In your own special ways, you can look beautiful every single day. Notwithstanding age, race, lifestyle or culture, it's every woman's right to feel good about herself. Here are some ...
Views: 2117(2 votes) - Thoughts About Confronting The Other Woman - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSometimes it feels so good to be bad and say, “I know I might regret it, but what the hell!” Sometimes crossing the line can make you feel justified… especially if you have been wronged by the person really close to you. And nothing can push you to be a bad ass than being a victim of ...
Views: 5445(2 votes) - Relationship Advice For A Long And Lasting Bond - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn a relationship there are always a lot of ways to make it a long lasting one. But how come many people can't attain a long lasting bond? There are broken marriages, broken relationships with the opposite sex and broken friendships. Broken things are just around us. We can see it ...
Views: 1032(3 votes) - Revealing The Art Of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRevealing The Art of Positive Thinking. To start off, it is best to define and identify what positive thinking is all about. Generally, it includes simply just what this term implies: having positive thinking towards things and people. When you start to think positively, you give off that ...
Views: 875(4 votes) - Daily Motivation Tips For Blah Days - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOf course, there are those 'blah-days' in which you thought you woke up at the wrong side of the bed, or maybe it's just not your day at all. So how do you deal with a foul mood so it won't wreck your entire day? 1) Be a nature lover once again. Perhaps it's time to reconnect with Mother ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Do You Know That Being Confident Affects Other People? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAnd not just being confident--some other human emotions also. And why is that, you ask-- it's because we as human beings normally take in some of the emotions of people we're in contact with or those whom we saw. After that, we experience a change in our own mood though you know that nothing ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Goal Setters: Exploring The Secrets In Goal Setting - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs goal setters, usually, we set our own goals. And some of these we accomplish, whilst others we never attain at all. So, what is the difference-- why is it that some goals we are easily able to accomplish yet others we can’t reach although we invest a lot of time into something we do not get? ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - How To Avoid Time Wasters During Working Hours - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are too many time wasters out there which take part in poor time management and may lead and direct you in wishing you had more hours or even minutes in a day just to complete your task. The reality is that there abound a few classic time wasters plus a few new ones which assist in trying ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Make Decisions You Will Never Regret - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMaking decisions is a part of life and you want to make sure you'll never regret it. Here, check out some tips I gathered from cosmopolitan.com. 1) Try sleeping on it--but only for one night. Ever wonder why people tell you to "sleep on it" when confronted with major dilemmas? Studies show ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Anger Management: Knowing Your Own Temper - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt is needless to say that anger exists in every human being. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we can't avoid this feeling. All people get angry. But the question is that how can we avoid being temperamental ones. Do we have to keep off from the things that makes us angry? What if those things ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Attention Single Ladies! Perfect Ways To Meet Your Perfect Man - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWith all the parties going on here and there, there is no other perfect opportunity to meet your perfect man than this holiday season. And if one of your goal this year is to be with your perfect man, then you better start strutting your stuff, because the year is about to end. If you don’t know ...
Views: 718(5 votes) - Blogging Is Important To Your Business - Period - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe importance of blogging for your internet business is immense. This is your way of building rapport to your readers and at the same time a perfect venue to promote your products more intimately. Blogging is also the cheapest and the easiest way to generate organic traffic. Couple it with ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Bouncing Back From Infidelity - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSometimes life can be pretty funny- it throws you a curveball, hands you a lemon, or knocks you for a loop, but being aware how to approach failure can be the first step to success. In life and in relationships, it is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you lived so guardedly ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - Coping Up With Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFrom the very start we know that too much using of drugs can ruin our health as well as our lives. So the question is “Why do people take them though it is obvious that we can't avail of any good benefits in using them?” In terms of legal drugs, we're not aware that that we are taking more than ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Dating Survival Guide - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDating can be a total mine field; you have to tip- toe your way through it or else you can’t go back in one piece. Yes, in this time and age, going out on a date in a careless attitude can be dangerous. According to RAINN.org (rape, assault, incest, national network), 17.7 million American women ...
Views: 676(3 votes) - Dear Married Men: Keep Your Balls To Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraExtramarital affairs, it seems as if everybody’s doing it- Presidents, Senators, Governors, golfers, bosses, friends, cousins, family members… you thought, why not try the fun and excitement yourself. If they can do it, why can’t you, right? Well, if those people can give you a piece of advice, ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Doable Ways To Affair Proof Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAccording to studies, sixty percent of men and forty percent of women will have an affair at some point in their relationship. This statistic shows that people who stay loyal and faithful to their partner is a part of a growing minority. Before I met my wonderful partner, Andy, I had my fair ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - For The Love Of Money: The Truth About Financial Infidelity - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFinancial infidelity, you may not know about it, but you may guilty of it. Financial infidelity is every bit as damaging to the relationship as the physical one. As one husband says, “It’s one thing to fool around. It’s another thing to fool around with my hard-earned cash.” When money ...
Views: 943(2 votes) - Great Questions To Ask On A First Date - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSoul mate- two little words, one big concept- A belief that someone somewhere is holding the key to your heart and your dream house, all you have to do is find him. And once you do find him, you need to survive the ultimate test- the first date. Going out on a first date with someone who you ...
Views: 831(5 votes) - How To Breakup With A Controlling Partner - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhoever said that breaking up is easy must be on crack. Of course it’s never easy, but it’s one of the inevitable things in life that any relationship has to go through. Everyday people change, as well as circumstances, needs, and feelings. This is but normal, for there are relationships that ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - How To Get Him Back Even If He’s Involved With Someone Else - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYour greatest fear now realized- you can feel your airways tightening, your stomach aching and your head spinning. The love of your life, the only man that you can only see yourself with, has a new girlfriend. All hopes of happy ending now flushed down the drain. And when things seemed down ...
Views: 15584(2 votes) - In A Limbo On How To Improve Search Engine Rankings - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all have to admit that in one way or another; all our search engine optimization efforts are geared toward pleasing the big G. Yes, I’m referring to Google. I want to land on the top pages of their search engine results and I’m sure you are also aiming at the same target. To have high ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Influencing Skills: Effective Listening For Insurance Sales - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe big secret to influencing skills is not what you probably expect. Want to know what the big secret in the world of powerful influencing is? It’s simple---listening. Yes, it is in the way you listen to be exact. You got to know and learn how to listen to explore this empowering force in ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Life For Rent: Confessions Of A Mistress - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe mistress, you can’t hate her enough. If you can skin and burn her alive, you know you would. You can’t help but be overwhelmed with anger. But stop, pause and ask yourself- is all that hatred and anger worth it? “When a wife gets into all kinds of trouble to get even, she is only ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Make It To The Top With Personal Power - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are at the top of a big organization or business, you need Personal Power, so that people and your subordinates and your peers are motivated or animated behind your vision regarding in which direction your business is headed. In this case, you would find that the farther the ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - New Alternative Motivational Rewards To Motivate People - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAside from compliments and praises, (plus, some additional incentives like bonus doesn't hurt either) what are some of the ideas when it comes to motivational rewards to commend some people in recognizing their work? Well, there are other ways of motivating individuals aside from the typical ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Overcoming Workplace Bullying With Support From Others - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever tried reaching out for your workmates or colleagues and close friends to tell them regarding your situation or experience with being bullied at the workplace, but they were not there for you? And Why Does This Takes Place? There are top 3 reasons why sympathy and support might not ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Possible Reasons Why Men Don't Call Back After A Date - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you're young your entire life is about the pursuit of fun. Then, you grow up and learn to be cautious; you might break a bone or a heart. You look before you leap and sometimes you don’t leap at all, because there isn’t always someone to catch you. And in life, expect that there is no ...
Views: 1374(5 votes) - Preparing For Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe night before your interview, the beating of your heart is so fast. Who on earth can sleep deeply before the big day? Your stomach feels as if your organs are having some trouble. You feel anxious, nervous and uneasy. Your imagination can make you like that. You're confused if you like to ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Rich Content Using An Article Writing Wizard - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraArticle writing is among the best weapons an affiliate can arm him self in winning the battle in the affiliate marketing industry. Every affiliate marketer who is into making articles on the net must have passed thru the stage or perhaps is passing thru a phase of unlocking secret techniques to ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Showing Appreciation To Your Clients Without Breaking The Bank - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe should accept the fact that our customers and clients want to feel appreciated by us. Yet how many times did we fail to grab that chance to show our appreciation to our various clients and customers? Moreover, how many instances do we apply the excuse of not having the cash to do something ...
Views: 907(4 votes) - Teaching Creativity And Making The Impossible Possible - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCreativity makes the impossible a possibility, it has been said. It's no exaggeration to say that nothing is impossible. Why did God create that if it's useless to human beings. Why was it invented then? Everything has a purpose in our lives. We, people, should know how to use all things and ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - The 3 Faces Of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you have a feeling that you have low self esteem? Actually, there are 3 faces of low self esteem. See for yourself if you share one of the following traits: Let's see, are you: 1) The Phony One? From the name itself, the fake one. The Great Pretender. His successful and happy exterior ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - The Benefits Of Sales Leadership Training - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe Benefits and Advantages of Sales Leadership Training. It is widely accepted and recognized that the staff or employees have to be trained some new skills in order to prevent being stagnant. A situation like this not just regresses the person’s development, but also the company’s, too. In ...
Views: 1030(4 votes) - The Essence Of Self Motivation And Positivity In Life - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy We All Need Self Motivation. Each one of us goes through sad and happy times. When you’re down and out, you absolutely need the help and support of your loved ones, family and pals. Count yourself to be one of the lucky individuals if you have your network of support system from those ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - The Pathway To Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBabe Ruth was once quoted as saying, “It is hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Setting goals is one of the most essential keys in accomplishing success. Setting goals is not the same as making your New Year’s Resolution—now, that is simply a wish. Merely hoping and wishing for something ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - The Principle Of Getting Rich: No Need For A 9-5 Job - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf you think about it, no one really gets rich or is getting rich just by merely saving money or depending on your paycheck from a 9 to 5 job. Your mindset has a lot to do with how you view wealth, abundance and prosperity in general. The whole world is open to anybody who will be willing to ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Things To Prepare When Starting An Online Store - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn this day and age we are what you may call people on the go. A better description would be people who have so much to do with so little time. We prefer everything to be at our fingertips—we have drive through banking and drive through laundry. At the same time most of us do our business ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Train People Using Streaming Video Service - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBeing an entrepreneur these days would require so much creativity. Oftentimes, aside from employing those “secrets” to becoming a success in your field, one must also consider using a creative approach towards promoting a business. For online marketers, the use of streaming media (audio or ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - What Are Your Best Email Marketing Practices? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDespite the many alternatives we have in reaching out to our target customers online, email marketing proved to remain a steadfast scheme that allows marketers like us to leverage our online businesses. Email marketing gives us the opportunity not only to sell but more importantly to establish a ...
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