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Set a timer for 5 minutes, focus solely on your breath, and observe any thoughts that arise without judgment. This helps to reduce stress and improve focus throughout the day.
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Marcus Aurelius: ‘Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.’ To live by this principle, focus on embodying the virtues you admire rather than endlessly discussing them.
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Understand that you can only control your actions and reactions, not external events. Focus on what is within your influence and accept what is not.
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Spend 5 minutes each evening visualizing a potential negative event and how you would cope. This prepares you to face adversity with a calm and rational mindset.
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Gather weekly for a group meditation focusing on Stoic principles. After the session, share one insight or reflection from your meditation with the group.
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Seneca: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.’ This reminds us to focus on the present and not dwell on potential future problems that may never occur.
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Set a timer for 5 minutes, focus on your breath, and observe your thoughts without judgment. Use this time to reset and refocus. Enhance mental clarity and reduce stress levels.
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Take 3 deep breaths, inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, and exhaling for 4 seconds. This helps to calm the mind and reduce stress, fostering mental clarity and emotional control.
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The only moment you truly have is now. Everything else is memory or anticipation. Focus on the task at hand, fully engaging your senses and thoughts in the present.
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Meet weekly to discuss a Stoic quote or passage. Share your personal insights and how you plan to apply them in your daily life.