The Daily Stoic BONUS | If You’re Feeling Anxious Right Now, Listen To This
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Oct 9, 2025 Feeling anxious? Discover what your anxiety is trying to tell you and why fighting it can make it worse. Learn to recognize the difference between anxiety and your true self, and explore Marcus Aurelius' wisdom about internalizing stress. Engage in practical steps to assess your actions and deflate worst-case scenarios. Focus your energy on what you can control and practice kind self-talk. Ultimately, reimagine your creativity to tackle solutions instead of fears.
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Whole Foods Family Routine
- Ryan Holiday describes his weekly routine of picking up kids and shopping at Whole Foods, including a playful cart game with his children.
- He mentions preferring Whole Foods' house brand and talks about family habits around groceries.
Track Time And Do Small Helpful Acts
- Pay attention to how you spend time and what you respond to during free pockets in your day.
- Ask what you want more of and take small helpful actions to shift your state and feel better.
Question Distortions, Check The Evidence
- Learn cognitive distortions so you can spot black-and-white thinking and personalization in real time.
- Question the evidence for your anxious thoughts and remind yourself you've been here before and it will pass.
