Tips on Making Marriage Happier and More Exciting

1 Treat each other occasionally as though you were meeting for the first time

2 Don't call each other Mother and Father, and stay away from the couples who do - unless they're 80.

3 Never sleep on a problem without a solution or some agreement.

4 Have a big family Bible; read together from it and always go to church every sunday together

5 Take up a daring sport that you can do together - like mountain climbing, water-skiing, and sky-diving. "kung kaya lang ha!!!"

6 When one of you puts the first dent in the new car, laugh about it - even if it kills you.

7 Don't live all you life by the clock - don't condemn the other for being a little late

8 Avoid getting mad at the same time

9 Respect each other's privacy

10 Don't sacrifice all your fun today for what you think may be security tomorrow.

11 Take a walk in the rain together

12 Spend the night in a cruise or have a formal dinner together

13 Have one night out alone at least once a month

14 Switch of the TV and talk

15 Always have some project going for the future -- something to do, build or buy

16 Build each other up in public. Don't try to compete

17 Never begin a sentence with "After all I've done for you..."

18 Tell you spouse that you are glad you married him or her and that you would do it all over again

5 Reasons to Hug Somebody Today

5 Reasons To Hug Somebody Today

Hugs are an important expression of affection. By hugging someone, you remind them that you care about them and support them. I remember the time when I was a child. I am not fond of hugging my mother because my mother is not used to hugging me either. My mother is always busy with her business and my father as well. The only hug I remember when I was a child was from my grandfather. Every time he walks inside the house, he will look for me and hug me then give me his “pasalubong”. 

The time comes when my grandfather died, then do not have now someone to hug me. I was very sad and yearn for his presence. When I got sick at the age of 18 due to Dengue fever. I remember my mother was with me all the time. During that time I felt her love by taking good care of me.  I remember when they told me I lost consciousness. My mother was crying and she hugged me so much. I do not remember her hug.

But  my “heart” do remember. 

From that day on, I will always treasure that moment. For that moment was the only moment that I felt unconditional love from my mother. Every time my mother hugs me, I can't help myself but cry. 

Well, this is just a sharing from my personal experience. The experience that a simple hug can really make a difference. A big one.

So for a little inspiration to increase your happiness, here are the top five reasons to hug somebody today:

     1   For couples. Grab a Kiss and Hug. Remember when you first starting dating and you couldn’t keep your hands off of each other? You took every opportunity to grab a discrete kiss or hug or squeeze hands. Why stop showing affection? Not only does this remind you and your honey how important you are too each other, it’s actually good for you! 

    2 Hugging sure beats crying. Hug a friend in need; I am pretty sure your friend will never forget the caring you showed during the time of need.

    3 Love makes the world go 'round, hugs help you gather it in.  A hug can be given for no reason at all and given to those, both big and small. We’re never too old to feel the joy it brings as it is one of life’s most pleasing things.

    4 For parents. Do you hug them often? You should! If you want to see your mom cries…hug her and tell her how much you love her from the very moment you saw her too. It’s never too late to express your love by hugging her right?

    5  And the most important thing. Hug yourself. Love yourself. Always pay yourself first. Face the mirror and tell yourself “You are awesome”

7 Tips on How to Grow Old - And Not Mind It

1 Continue to widen your interest.

Not all of us can go to a foreign country but, long before old age, everyone can begin to look forward to learning new things, to pursuing pastimes and developing skills. you can expose yourself to new interests in many ways, such as browsing through library shelves, attending lectures, joining in civic or welfare activities. Inquiry into things that are new to you quickens the mind and heart.

2 Be eager to continue you life.

Aging is a process in which most people do more things for the last time, and fewer for the first time. Reverse that and you have an antidote for growing old.

3 Be affectionate

Love is one of the most powerful stimulants to a longer, happier life. Human warmth is, of course, not limited to romantic love; devotion to your fellow man serves equally well. The faculty of being genuinely concerned about others enriches anyone's life. The earlier one acquires it, the better fortified he will be for his later years.

4 Don't let emotions rule you.

Giving in to anger is one of our unhealthiest habits. Avoid heated arguments and strong emotional conflicts.

5 Don't Worry

Worry is just a bad emotional habit; like any habit, it can be broken if you make sufficient effort.

6 Make friends easily

as you grow older you must accustom yourself to the loss of lifelong friends and be prepared to make others. To do so, you must have something to offer. You don't need money; offer whatever is pleasant and useful in you.

7 Have religious faith

Religious counselors agree that the real comfort of faith comes but faintly to elderly persons who have previously neglected it. How much richer life is for those whose faith helps them constantly during the stresses and trials of everyday living.

7 Simple Tips For Cultivating Tons Of Confidence

1 Spend time each day with confident people.

Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them talk.

And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask! Even one good idea could point you in a whole new direction you would not have otherwise considered.

2 Find a mentor.

Nearly all successful people have a mentor. You too need someone who has already done what you are working to achieve who is willing to advise you.

This person will help you to succeed even more quickly than you can imagine. Remember, two minds are better than one.

When you have someone who believes in you and you have a plan you believe in -- your confidence will soar.

3 Understand that confidence is only a feeling.

Have you ever felt confident? If you have ever felt confident in any situation then you can feel confident again in the future.

How? By re-accessing that confident feeling. This is something that is worth doing every day. Spend 15 minutes a day reliving occasions in your life when you felt confident. Imagine it all
in rich detail and pay very close attention to the feelings of confidence.

After only a few days, feeling confident will become a good habit.

4 List your reasons to be confident

Becoming aware of why you can be confident will help you get back on track. Make a list of at least 50 reasons why you can be confident today. Include previous successes, your skills and
qualities, your support network and your goals. Put down everything that pops into your mind.

After you have done this you will have tapped into the power of consistency. You will be under pressure to be consistent with your own logic that stated you can be confident.

5 Make a public declaration

Tell someone whose opinion you value that you will be confident at a particular event. Your desire to impress this person will cause you to do all that you can to be at your very best.

And when you demand more of yourself you will be amazed at what you can do. You will start finding solutions to problems that left you stuck and you will seek advice from people who can help you.

6 Preparation makes perfect

Have you ever watched a top sportsperson in action and wondered to yourself at how easy she makes it look? Or listened to your favorite music CD and felt inspired by the talent of the singer?

Think. How did these superstars get to the top? Practice, practice and more practice. I read an article about Pavarotti, the opera singer, and he said he practices daily and he still learns something new about his voice each day!

When you spend more time honing your skills your confidence will soar because you will know with certainty that you can and will perform when the curtain goes up.

7 Self comparison is key

Compare your progress in life with your previous results. Look to the success of others to learn and not to measure your own success.

When you put your focus on the daily improvement of your own skills and abilities you can and will grow very quickly. And your confidence will surge.

Confidence without competence is a dangerous combination.

Make it easy for yourself and only engage in Self comparison when
you are assessing your progress. By doing this you will make it
easier to keep at it when the going gets tough and your
competence will grow day by day.


By Peter Murphy

12 Ways to see how easily you can get Along Well with People

If a man is wise, he discovers that life is a mixture of good days and bad, victory and defeat, give and take. Associating with the right people is vital for helping you succeed and move closer to your goals. With the right influences, comes the right mindset, thinking and behavior which will help you move quicker and more robustly to the things you want. In this article, we talk about the importance of associating with positive and optimistic people and its impact on your success.

1.     Learn that the first one who loses his temper usually is the loser.

2.   Learn that carrying a chip on your shoulder is the easiest way to get into a fight.

3.  Learn that most people are human and that it doesn't do any harm to smile and say “good morning” even if it is raining.

4.  Learn that it doesn't matter so much that gets the credit as long as the business shows a profit.

5. Learn to express sympathy with the youngsters coming into the business, because you remember how panicky you were when you started out.

6.  Learn that no man ever got to first base alone and that it is only through cooperative effort that we move on to better things.

7.  Learn that it doesn't pay to be sensitive soul – which he should let some things go over his head like water off a duck’s head.

8.   Learn that all men have burnt toast for breakfast now and then, and that he shouldn't take the other fellow’s grouch too seriously.

9.  Learn the quickest way to become unpopular is to carry tales and gossip about others.

10.   Learn that most of the other fellows are as ambitious as you are, that they have brains that are as good or better, and that hard work, and not cleverness is the secret of success.

11. Come to realize that the business could run along perfectly without you.

12.  Learn to sympathize with the youngsters coming into the business, because you remember how bewildered you were when you first started out. My favorite phrase for this according to T.harv Eker is “My Master was once a Disaster”.