The Daily Stoic Have You Considered This? | What Stoicism Can Teach Us About Mental Health
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Feb 7, 2023 Life is full of setbacks, and it's normal to feel upset about them. Stoicism teaches us how to embrace our feelings while focusing on what we can control next. Personal stories, like a football coach's journey through rejection, highlight resilience and conscious choices. The importance of self-reflection and goal-setting is discussed as essential for inner peace and personal growth. Through these principles, the conversation explores how Stoicism can significantly enhance mental health and foster a virtuous, fulfilling life.
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Wilkes' Resilience
- Steve Wilkes, despite a successful interim coaching stint, was passed over for a head coaching position.
- His response highlighted resilience: "Disappointed, not defeated."
Stoicism and Real Life
- Stoics weren't emotionless superhumans; they experienced problems like everyone else.
- Stoicism provides strategies for managing life's difficulties.
Walk for Well-being
- Take daily walks for mental clarity and stillness.
- Walking connects you with nature and promotes well-being.
