If your to-do list is running long and you feel your stress levels rising, you might want to start your day with a quick break. It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true -- just a few short minutes of breathing and mindfulness can help you set your stress aside and improve your focus and productivity when you attack your inbox. Set a timer for five minutes. Start up some … [Read more...] about Breathing break reduces stress
Price it right to sell your home in a brisk spring market
A new job, a new baby, retirement, or maybe just a taste for change. You want more space, less space, new space -- whatever the reason, you just want to sell. There are plenty of buyers even in this market since mortgage rates have dipped and there are slightly more houses available nationwide.So one of the key questions is how to price your house.As your real estate … [Read more...] about Price it right to sell your home in a brisk spring market
Should you stay or should you go?
Here is a happy problem: Should you renovate or move? No matter what choice you make, you are going to have something better.But when you get into the details, both options are stressful. If this is your decision to make, start by asking yourself whether you like the location of your home.You might find yourself saying you like the neighborhood, the commute, the access to … [Read more...] about Should you stay or should you go?
Be aware of the characteristics of grief
The death of a loved one sets off profound grief that can affect every part of someone's life.According to Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center, grieving people often feel overwhelmed and unable to tolerate their feelings.Here are seven things that bereaved people should know:1. It will get better. Some studies say there is a two-year grief cycle before life really begins to … [Read more...] about Be aware of the characteristics of grief
Artificial art? AI disrupting the art world
Could the next Picasso be a robot? AI-generated art has been around for some years, but most of the generated work was rudimentary and not worthy of the publicís adoration. Now? Artificial intelligence is crafting beautiful images on the fly and interest in such art has exploded, with some artworks winning awards and causing concern among human artists.Currently, much of the … [Read more...] about Artificial art? AI disrupting the art world