Having a Clear Idea of What You Can and Can't Control

Stoicism is a philosophy that says you have power over your mind, but outside events do not. Part of being a stoic is developing mental discipline so that outside events don't have an outsized impact on your well being. When we practise right thinking, we become the masters of our minds. Cultivating self awareness through mindfulness and meditation is the best tool to have power over our minds. The more we master our thinking, the stronger our will. And in challenging situations when others are losing their shit, well we not only survive, but we thrive.