The What Is Stoicism? Podcast Seneca's Mental Remedies For Anger
Jan 31, 2024
Explore practical tips from Seneca on managing anger through Stoicism. Discover techniques for recognizing triggers and the importance of delaying responses. Learn how art can help cultivate calmness and self-control. Transform your mornings with a quick Stoic routine to set a peaceful tone for the day. These timeless strategies empower you to tackle anger effectively and live with greater emotional resilience.
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Use Morning Distance To Preempt Anger
- Morning calm creates psychological distance that makes anger less likely to arise later.
- Use that distance to prepare and remind yourself you can make anger wait.
Anger Races While Reason Deliberates
- Anger rushes to judgement and refuses to listen, while reason seeks fair deliberation.
- Recognize anger's hurry to prefer reason's slower, more accurate process.
Delay Your Response
- Delay your reaction when you feel anger starting and count to ten before responding.
- Ask anger to grant you time so you can form a right judgement instead of acting impulsively.