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The Open Stage Commandments | Circus Freaks. The Open Stage functions under a set of ten guiding “commandments” which participants agree to follow upon entering the event. I. Thou Shalt Not Sue There are inherent risks associated with the performing arts. As an entrant to the Open Stage event, you assume full responsibility for personal injury to yourself, injuries caused to other persons by your actions and for any other loss or property damage resulting from your actions at the Open Stage. II. Cameras will be recording at the Open Stage. III. Our Venue is a non-smoking, drug-free facility. If you are of legal age, our venue does allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages. IV. Performing in front of an audience is not easy. V. It is our goal to create a supportive, nurturing environment that fosters experimentation and growth. VI. While we are a supportive audience for our performers, the Open Stage prides itself on not being a spectator event.

VII. If you have a criticism, make it constructive. VIII. IX. X. Are You with the Right Mate? Elliott Katz was stunned to find himself in the middle of a divorce after two kids and 10 years of marriage . The Torontonian, a policy analyst for the Ottawa government , blamed his wife. "She just didn't appreciate all I was doing to make her happy. " He fed the babies, and he changed their diapers. He gave them their baths, he read them stories, and put them to bed. Before he left for work in the morning, he made them breakfast. He bought a bigger house and took on the financial burden, working evenings to bring in enough money so his wife could stay home full-time. He thought the solution to the discontent was for her to change.

What he decided was, indeed, there were some things he could have done differently—like not tried as hard to be so noncontrolling that his wife felt he had abandoned decision-making entirely. Ultimately, he stopped blaming his wife for their problems. "We're given a binary model," says New York psychotherapist Ken Page. What to do when infatuation fades. 10 Simple Postures That Boost Performance. By spring.org.uk Psychological research suggests simple actions can project power, persuade others, increase empathy, boost cognitive performance and more.

We tend to think of body language as something that expresses our internal states to the outside world. But it also works the other way around: the position of our body also influences our mind. As the following psychological research shows, how we move can drive both thoughts and feelings and this can boost performance. 1. If you want to feel more powerful then adopt a powerful posture. 2.

Tensing up your muscles can help increase your willpower. 3. If you’re stuck on a problem which needs persistence then try crossing your arms. 4. If crossing your arms doesn’t work then try lying down. 5. While you’re lying down, why not have a nap? Brooks & Lack (2005) compared 5, 10, 20 and 30 minute naps to find the best length. 6. The way people’s hands cut through the air while they talk is fascinating. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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