The Daily Dad It Has Stolen So Much From You
Aug 16, 2024
Anxiety can cloud a parent’s ability to connect with their children. Discover how it distracts from meaningful moments and impacts vigilance. The discussion introduces Stoic wisdom as a powerful tool for managing these feelings. A unique Anxiety Coin is presented as a practical way to help parents stay grounded and focused in the moment. This innovative approach aims to enhance parenting by transforming anxiety into a manageable experience.
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Anxiety's Thief
- Anxiety steals time from you and your family, taking you away from the present moment.
- It ironically makes you less vigilant as a parent by focusing on what might happen, not what is.
Controlling Anxiety
- Take ownership of your anxiety and don't let it affect your loved ones.
- Remember anxiety originates within your perceptions, not externally, so you can control it.
Worry Coin
- Ryan Holiday uses a fidget toy, the Daily Stoic worry coin, to manage his anxiety.
- The coin has Stoic quotes and a hole for fidgeting, serving as a physical reminder of Stoic teachings.