The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks A Stoic Morning to See Things Clearly
Mar 24, 2025
Explore the power of objective representation with a meditation that helps you clear emotional distortions. Discover techniques for reframing your reactions to events using timeless wisdom from Stoic philosophers. Engage in live workshops addressing confidence, trauma, and negative thought patterns. Learn how to cultivate mental clarity and emotional steadiness as you prepare to face daily challenges. This insightful guide lays the groundwork for mastering anxiety and responding with reason, not reaction.
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Jon's Anxiety Journey
- Jon Brooks' anxiety motivated him to understand his mind and learn Stoicism.
- At 18, he was held hostage, leading to PTSD and a 10-year battle with anxiety and depression.
Stoic Objective Representation
- Practice objective representation by describing situations factually, without emotional bias.
- Reframe negative events neutrally, focusing on constructive actions.
Source of Emotions
- Negative emotions stem from interpretations of events, not the events themselves.
- Recognize emotional reactions as personal interpretations, not inherent event properties.