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3 Simple Stoic Tips For A Happier Life
What does an ancient Greek philosophy have to do with happiness? Turns out, quite a lot!
Do you ever feel like you’re just not happy no matter what you do?
That you go through the motions day in and day out, just hoping that something will eventually make you feel better?
You’re not alone.
In a world that seems to be constantly moving faster and where more and more is asked of us, it can be hard to find contentment.
But what if there were a way to change all that?
What if there were a way to find joy in the everyday and to be more at peace with what life throws our way?
Stoicism is a philosophy that can help us do just that. Stoicism teaches us how to control our emotions and respond rationally to difficult situations.
And while it might sound complicated, it’s actually quite simple.
There are three simple things you can do to start living a happier life, Stoic-style:
3 Tips to Finding Stoic Joy
1. Don’t take things personally
“It’s not what happens to us that matters, but how we react to it.” — Epictetus
