tokens: Rush vs Slower Pace Modern technologies and globalization have increased the speed of life in the past decades tremendously . However, while the majority of people live on the fast lane, others decide to reduce the speed and take their time . To draw an entire picture, we have to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of this increased speed of life and ask our self which way of life is better . In my opinion, it is very important to live life at a slower pace, because living in a hurry comes along with several disadvantages . First, living your life on the fast lane is very stressful and can affect your health . If you are always hurried and you do not take a certain time off, your body will react to your stressful lifestyle . Many hardworking people have diseases, like the burn-out syndrome, because their bodies cannot hold the pace . For instance, my father had a a breakdown several years ago due to his stressful job . After several weeks off his body was restored, now he has reduced the tempo of his lifestyle and is doing fine . In addition, living your life at a slower pace increases your happiness . If you are always facing excessive stress you cannot care for your beloved's . If you do not hurry yourself you can take more time for your family and friends . Caring for your social environment will increase your happiness and also reduce your stress level . For example, a friend of mine lives at a slow pace and is really satisfied about it, because he can enjoy his family and cultivate his friendships . Finally, quality takes time . When you are faced with difficult tasks and you do them in a rush, you are more likely to do avoidable errors or mistakes . Doing tasks in a hurry may end up in not considering all necessary aspects or opportunities . As a result you might make mistakes, you would not have done with more patience . To illustrate, I once wrote an essay in a hurry and got a bad grade, because I made few mistakes I could have avoided . In conclusion, there is to say that, given the arguments above, living a slower life is advantageous for your health, your happiness and even the quality of your work .