Focus On What You Can Control

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that cultivates resilience and mental toughness in adversity. At its core, Stoicism teaches that we cannot control external events, only our responses to them. Stoics train themselves to manage emotions, differentiate between what is in our...

Purposefully putting yourself in uncomfortable situations can increase self-discipline and teach you to endure hardship. For example, take cold showers, sleep on the floor occasionally, or fast for a day. Physical challenges build mental calluses, so minor daily hassles won’t ove...

Becoming easily upset over minor annoyances or allowing fear of potential outcomes to paralyze you is unproductive. Stoicism helps develop self-awareness around destructive thought patterns that trigger unhelpful emotional reactions. By managing your feelings and impulses responsibly, you stay gr...

Know yourself – reflect often on your core values, strengths, weaknesses, triggers, and habits. What virtues do I embody consistently? Which do I lack? Why do certain things provoke me more than others? Observation of your patterns creates self-mastery. You can’t improve without radical self-hone...

• Learn the central tenets of Stoicism – control your reactions, not events.
• Harden your resilience through deliberate discomfort.
• Separate external and internal control to focus energy wisely.
• Regulate your emotions and impulses through self-awareness.
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