THERE IS MORE TO LIFE.

Take it easy
Today it's all about speed. Whether we are making a meal, breaking a sweat or even visiting our doctor, life can move so quickly, we risk sacrificing effectiveness and enjoyment for efficiency.
Science and common sense shows us that sometimes it's better to slow down.

Wake up time
When you wake up your bed, don't just pop up and out bed, linger a bit and when rising, rise slowly. Some times your brain and body can't keep up, increasing the risk of a fall from light-headedness or a stumble due to painful joints or a cramp.
Slow down and stretch in bed to loosen your outer hips and hamstrings, two areas that get tighter with age.

Here's what can do: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the bed. Lift your left leg and cross your ankle over the top of your right thigh above the knee. Next reach under your right thigh and pull gently towards you. Hold for five deep breaths, and stretch each side twice.
Natural levels of the stress hormone cortisol peak at about 30 minutes after waking and caffein boosts cortisol, so waiting a few hours later - till your levels naturally dip - to have your first cup of coffee will give you a lift when your body needs it.

Moving muscles
Take time to exercise; strength training is crucial to healthy aging. It keeps muscles, bones and joints strong, as well as improves balance and help prevent osteoporosis. Work the entire joint structure, the result is more strength, stability and range of motion.

Avoid anger -
The best way to defuse anger? Don't let it get going in the first place. biologically, when angry, your body pumps out stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which further fuel your rage. If you are over 60 male, decreasing testosterone can affect your mood, working to make you angrier faster.
What you ca do is to engage your slow-down strategy. Call a time-out, then hit reset by going for a walk, listening to soft music, taking a few deep breaths, drink a cup os cold water before reengaging.
One thing proven to help you slow down your angry thought or action is writing down your thought and feelings in longhand on paper. The beauty of writing is that it allows you to capture you creative thoughts.
But it's not just writing; it's taking time to think and process recent life events. The ritual is an effective way fot you to analyze situations creatively and to stay centered during difficult times.