Stoic summary
Okay, we've learned a lot of ancient wisdom. Let's round it up and get the final tip that science agrees is one of the most powerful happiness boosters...
Here's how ancient wisdom from the Stoics can help you be happier:
- Events Don't Upset You. Beliefs Do : Only the end of the world is the end of the world.
- Control What You Can. Ignore The Rest : Worrying never fixed anything.
- Accept Everything. But Don't Be Passive : Nobody recommends denial. Accept. And then do something.
- Choose Whose Child You Will Be : "What would Batman do in this situation?"
- Morning And Evening Rituals Are Essential : Plan for the day, then reflect on the day.
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A bedtime reflection / journaling is a good example of what we can do at the end of a day. Mentally replay your entire day and then ask yourself the following questions:
- Did I behave according to my principles?
- Did I treat the people with whom I interacted with in a friendly an...
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