“Ancient wisdom for the modern times”
5 Principles of Stoicism
- Dichotomy of Control
- Premeditating Adversity
- Voluntary Discomfort
- Having a view from above/ the higher perspective
- Journaling
Dichotomy of Control
It is the forced internal realization that some things are in our control while some things are not. To simplify it, the only things that we have control over are our THOUGHTS and ACTIONS.
Premeditating Adversity
Imagine how your life will be if everything goes down south. That anything can happen and look at things you have with a sense of gratitude.
“When you kiss your daughter remember that she is only a mortal”
“Wait but why” is a useful blog.
Voluntary Discomfort
Do things that are difficult. Experience things that are hard for you to endure so that when it happens, you are ready for it. Prepare for the future by experiencing discomfort today.
Having a View from Above
Sometimes the things that are causing us anxiety might be just a minuscule element in the grand scheme of things. What happens to us isn’t what disturbs us, but it is our interpretation of that thing.
Journaling
Writing down your thoughts and reflecting upon them is a good way to organize your life.