Zero to Philosopher in One Day — Daily life can be busy. And it can be worrying. And exciting, anxious, and a whole host of other things that distract us from focusing on ourselves and the present moment. We read about Stoicism and get excited about adopting a philosophy of life, something to guide us in our…

The wisdom of Stoicism illustrated clearly — The ancient Stoics would often reduce key philosophical concepts into short sayings or maxims. Not only did stating these principles in a few simple words help them more easily remember the broader idea, but it also deepened their understanding as they worked to adequately convey something potentially complex in a…

“Reflect on Courage as a Means of Overcoming Fear.” — The following is an example of the ten-minute morning routines I produce for subscribers of The Micro Morning Meditations. If you’d like to get more of these routines, you can find a free 5-day Stoic series here which includes the same format of audio contemplations, illustrations, and journaling prompts. Your 3-Part Micro Morning Routine 1. 🧘 Morning Contemplation

Review Your Actions Like A Stoic — The following is an example of the ten-minute routines I produce for subscribers of The Micro Morning Meditations. If you’d like to get more of these routines, you can find a free 5-day Stoic series here which includes the same format of audio contemplations, illustrations, and journaling prompts. Your 3-Part Micro Morning Routine 1. 🧘 Morning Contemplation ​Listen to…

3-part meditations that take less than 10 minutes — I was encouraged by the response to my recent article, A Stoic’s 9-Minute Micro Morning Routine. A Stoic’s 9-Minute Micro Morning Routine Step-by-Stoic-step, start your day in a manageable waymedium.com The idea of having simple but powerful daily practices that can be sustained over a long period seemed to resonate with readers. Being able to generate a gentle yet energizing boost in under ten…

Simple steps to get back to focusing on what is within your control — The following is a short exercise you can use to help apply the powerful Stoic concept “the dichotomy of control” to specific worries you are facing. The exercise is a progression through a series of simple steps that should help you to start thinking differently about the things that are…

Short, practical tips on following virtue today and everyday — How do you practice Stoicism? Do you adopt it as your philosophy of life and use it to guide your every thought and action? Do you dip in and out of its practical exercises semi-regularly? Maybe you’ve lapsed somewhat in your commitment to live an examined life and are finding…

Adjust your mindset and deal with the real cause of your worry — This is a short article you can treat as a manageable, follow-on exercise. You’ll use it to progress from Stoic theory to practice to improve your mindset using a real-world example. Example Problem Imagine you have formed the following impression: “I am totally incapable of dealing with criticism. Other people think I’m…

Short Stoic reflections on what it means to be good — Good Character is… Good character is not just being good but consistently being good. Your behaviors are usually a reflection of your identity. — James Clear, Atomic Habits Good character is the result of good actions and a prediction of future good actions. Character is destiny. — Heraclitus Good Character is Courage The courage to face fears…