5 Stoic Habits For Increased Productivity, Wealth & Happiness

For the majority of people, most of the stuff they’ve acquired is collecting dust somewhere in their homes as it’s hardly being used.

All it did was cost money, occupy space, and took up Earth’s resources in the production- and transportation process.

Nevertheless, consumer culture wants you to believe you need more stuff, better stuff, and more expensive stuff to feel happy and confident.

Truth is, freedom is the highest degree of wealth — not luxury items.

Walking is underrated. Not only does it contribute to greater health, but it also clears the mind and sparks creativity.

The Stoics would regularly go on long walks by themselves to sort out their thoughts.

I recommend you go on walks by yourself, without any forms of input (no music, audiobooks, social media, etc.). Just be with yourself, your thoughts, and the fresh air. It will put life in perspective.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Through reading books, we can learn from others who have walked the path before us, so we don’t have to make the same mistakes and face the same obstacles.

The Stoics read a lot because they understood it was the most efficient way of learning and developing themselves. You can gain the wisdom someone spent a lifetime to acquire (through trial and error) in just a few days merely by reading the books they wrote.

Make reading a daily habit, and your life will change.

There is great power in being by yourself for an entire day — no one there to influence or entertain you.

When it’s just you and your thoughts, great things can happen. You can put your life in perspective, gain fresh new ideas, and sort out your thoughts. This is nearly impossible when you’re constantly surrounded by other people.

Practicing solitude is something most people find challenging. Even when they’re alone, they seek other people’s presence by going on social media.

• Manage your time
• Practice Minimalism
• Walk often
• Read often
• Practice Solitude