Marcus Aurelius' Advice For Better Days

Marcus Aurelius, a stoic philosopher-emperor, would see waking up as an opportunity rather than an annoyance. To him, arising from bed is about fulfilling one's duty and purpose in life.

It embodies the Stoic principle of focusing on what is within our control—our actions and attitudes—and meeting the day's tasks with diligence and equanimity.

Marcus Aurelius would argue that while resting and doing nothing may seem immediately gratifying, true satisfaction in life comes from fulfilling our duties and engaging in purposeful action.

Stoicism posits that contentment arises not from indulgence in comfort, but from the pursuit of virtue and the accomplishment of one's responsibilities.