Do you think Shakespeare existed?

This question has been raised many people over time, but the new film Anonymous that questions his prolificity and his existence, has revived the debate.

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Where is the most relaxing place in your world?

Topic #288 is courtesy of Scott Bekrun in The Daily Post. He asks, “When you’re stressed or overwhelmed, where is the best place in the world for you to go to relax?

For me, it’s my yoga mat.

Yoga is a discipline that combines exercises with relaxation techniques; the intent is to rejuvenate the body and free the mind from tension and fatigue. Yoga means unity or oneness, from the Sanskrit word “yug” (to join). You do not need to be flexible to practice yoga. People with varying levels of flexibility enjoy yoga and discover great improvements in their flexibility as they continue to practice. There are, however, some basic safety tips to follow.

Do:

• Practice yoga in a quiet, restful place
• Follow the exercises carefull
• Stop if you feel any pain
• Keep breathing deeply to relax the body
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Keep your feet bare for traction

Don’t:

• Undertake yoga if you are pregnant, unfit, or suffering from any injury or medical disorder before consulting your health care povider
• Rush through the movement; give yourself the time to enjoy the postures
• Hyper-extend or lock the knee
• Perform yoga on a full stomach; wait one hour after a light meal and four hours after a heavy meal
• Expect that you will be able to imitate the postures right away

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Yoga

” published by Permacharts.

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Have you ever had to fire anyone?

One of the functions that managers face many times throughout their careers is have to fire someone. This could be one of the most difficult and most disliked of managerial tasks. Whether your job requires you to do this on a regular basis or once in a while, it can cause a great deal of stress.

Stress Management

Stress is the impact of wear and tear on your body as you experience everyday living. Everyone has stress and needs a certain amount to be productive. Too much stress can place high demands on your body and can have harmful effects on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

It is important to ask yourself if you are fighting stress or managing it. Fighting stress is destructive. Managing it is constructive. Next time you’re faced with a stressful situation, will you fight it or manage it?

Signs that you are fighting stress include:

• ignoring feelings and denying stress
• making excuses for mistakes
• projecting your feelings onto others – taking it out on them
• using crutches (e.g., caffeine, nicotine, drugs)
• pushing yourself to the limit; persisting with futile deadlines; not relenting
• escaping or giving in
• being negative and pessimistic

Signs that you are managing stress include:

• recognizing it, dealing with it and letting go of it
• reframing mistakes as opportunities and learning from them
• channelling your feelings in a positive manner (e.g., gym workout, rigorous walk, time out)
• building a social support network, exercising and eating well
• getting a good night’s sleep, taking a break, keeping it all in perspective
• being proactive and maintaining control
• being optimistic and using positive self-talk

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Would you rather have the first word, or the last?

That’s the question posed by Scott Berkun on his Daily Post.

Conflict Resolution

Would you rather have the first word, or the last in an argument?

Conflicts are a part of life. They occur when someone

feels that something important to them is threatened. Causes can be simple (such as a missing coffee cup) or complex (such as improper use of office). Conflicts can cause resentment and distrust and should be

resolved as quickly as possible. In order to be able to resolve a conflict, it doesn’t matter if you speak first or last. It is important to communicate effectively, use some negotiation skills and understand the basic conflict resolution techniques. Common causes of conflict in the workplace:

• Competition for limited resources (employment opportunities, salary, office).
• Unfulfilled emotional needs (the need to feel accepted, successful, and appreciated).
• Differences in values and beliefs (cultural and ideological differences, prejudice).
• Pride, selfishness, and hypocrisy.
• Lies, half-truths, and misrepresentations of the truth.
• Confusion over words and actions.
• Stress and time pressures.

To learn more about how to resolve conflicts using specific techniques, see “Conflict Resolution” published by Permacharts.

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Food Combining for Optimum Health

The Daily Post at WordPress Blog a Day Topic #282 is “How to make a perfect sandwich”.

The perfect sandwich is brought to you by Permcharts. This recipe is found in the Raw Foods Vegetarianism Series  Food Combining Chart.

Raw Foods Vegetarianism Food Combining

Almost Tuna Salad

1 red bell pepper, halved

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup almond butter or sesame tahini

1 tsp. kelp powder

1/2 cup water

1 cup alfalfa or other leafy sprouts, chopped

1/4 cup sprouted mung beans

1/4 cup sprouted lentils

1/4 cup finely diced onion

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup dulse flakes

In a blender, combing the celery, nut/seed butter, kelp powder and water. Season to taste. Pour this mixture into a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients (except red peppers). Mix well. Serve in red bell pepper halves. Makes 2 servings.Alternatively, instead of pouring the mixture into the red bell pepper halves, serve it on Rye Crisps (recipe is found in Food Combining Chart).

This chart was written by Kelly Serbonich. Kelly Serbonich holds a B.S. in Culinary Nutrition and M.S.in Holistic Nutrition. She merged her conventional culinary training with her interest in holistic health as Executive Chef of the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL. Kelly is the co-author of the Hippocrates Health Institute’s guide to raw and living food preparation, Healthful Cuisine. The information contained in this chart is approved by the Hippocrates Health Institute’s director, Brian Clement.

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Spelling, Capitalization, & Punctuation

The image above was published in The Toronto Star on October 17, 2011. The following tip, found in Spelling, Capalization, & Punctuation, published by Permacharts

Spelling, Capitalization & Punctuation

, would have come in handy prior to printing the sign:

“To Indicate Possession

• For words not ending with an s or a z sound, add ‘s: the baby’s rattle/ the children’s treehouse / somebody’s drink
• For words ending in an s or a z sound, add an apostrophe: the babies’ rattle / the Guinness’ sake / the thesis’ length
• With names of more than one syllable, use either ‘s or (‘), unless additional s makes the word difficult to pronounce: Thomas’s (Thomas’) / Aziz’s (Aziz’) / Genesis’ (not Genesis’s)”

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Creativity

The Daily Post

Creativity Permacharts

at WordPress posted the following suggestion to stimulate the creative process.

1. Make sure you are somewhere safe.
2. Guess how long you can keep your eyes closed.
3. Close your eyes.
4. Start counting.
5. See how long you can go.

Write about any or all of:

1. How close your guess was to your actual performance.
2. What thoughts did your mind wander to while you were counting?
3. Did you feel any fear? Why or why not?

The process described above is just one of many ways to nurture your creativity. You have the ability to generate many new and exciting ideas, but first you have to discover how to unlock your creative side. . The human brain is divided into two halves: the left brain, which is objective, logical, and analytical, and the right brain, which is subjective, intuitive, and imaginative.  Everyone has the ability to imagine and create, but not all of us effectively access or use the creative, or right side, of our brain. You can get many helpful tips and exercises to develop your creativity in Permacharts‘ Creativity quick study reference guide.

Here’s an excerpt of what you will find in this Permachart:

Skill Builder #3:

Get Outside the Box

This technique helps you to look at things from a different perspective, to twist and turn the obvious into something new.

1. Twist, turn, reshape, modify, adapt, eliminate, reverse everything and anything.
2. Take a negative and make it a positive and vice-versa.
3. Pick an item, such as a wallet. Modify it, tilt it, add to it, stand it up, lay it down, color it, change its purpose, until it is no longer a wallet, but something entirely different.
4. Frame things through the eyes of different people. How would a doctor use a table? A mechanic? A teacher? A janitor? A salesclerk? A________? See how many ways you can frame the table. This may give you insight into new design ideas.

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