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The Ultimate Stoic Daily Routine

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

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Getting Out of Bed - A Quote From Marcus Aurelius

Having a quote nearby, either on your phone or on your wall, hear what you sleep that you can anchor your mind to and set your intention for the day. Here's a quote by Marcus Aurelius that would serve this use well. He says, at dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself, I have to go to work as a human being. You could also take a cold shower. Cold showers actually increase dopamine levels about 200% which is equivalent to eating chocolate or cocaine. So cold showers can build your resilience and make you feel really good. But if you just want to dip your toes in water, end your shower with 30 seconds and two minutes

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