Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast Tips for Practical Stoicism in Everyday Life
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Jul 20, 2023 AI Snips
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Emotions and Beliefs
- Stoicism suggests that our beliefs significantly shape our emotions, a concept supported by modern therapy.
- Recognizing this cognitive connection unlocks tools for managing emotions by evaluating and adjusting our beliefs.
Broaden Your Perspective
- When upset, we engage in selective thinking, focusing on negatives and forgetting mitigating factors.
- Combat this by broadening your perspective and practicing the "view from above" to consider a wider context.
Cognitive Diffusion
- Practice cognitive diffusion by observing your thoughts with detachment.
- Imagine yourself having the thoughts and view them as if they belong to a stranger, reducing their emotional impact.