Listen now (27 min) | How are you holding up? Stress is a killer. I don’t mean that figuratively, either. It literally harms your health. Stress triggers an adrenaline dump and raises cortisol levels. It can manifest symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, weight gain, higher blood pressure, tightness in your chest, joint pain, memory issues, and problems sleeping.
Recommend Marx Brothers movies for a good belly laugh! Their craft is so multilayered and fast moving that you can find new aspects of humor on successive viewings. If you’ve never watched one of their movies, recommend starting with Horsefeathers or Night at the Opera.
What works best for me is the morning ritual. As you said, controlling my first activities in the morning gives me a sense of achievement. Meditation, prayer, coffee and some toasted bread help me stay in shape throughout the day!
Recommend Marx Brothers movies for a good belly laugh! Their craft is so multilayered and fast moving that you can find new aspects of humor on successive viewings. If you’ve never watched one of their movies, recommend starting with Horsefeathers or Night at the Opera.
I love the Marx Brothers! Good choice. 😄
Great article Larry.
What works best for me is the morning ritual. As you said, controlling my first activities in the morning gives me a sense of achievement. Meditation, prayer, coffee and some toasted bread help me stay in shape throughout the day!
Absolutely! It's a great way to start each day.