Stoicism: A Simple Introduction for Beginners
Stoicism Isn't About Being Emotionless - It's About Managing Your Emotions.
I don’t know what point you are in your life.
Maybe you just went through a breakup,
OR you're stressed about work.
Most people would advise you to stop being overly emotional.
Most people would tell you to stay stoic.
They got it all wrong
They think stoicism is about being cold and emotionless.
Stoicism isn't about suppressing your emotions.
We’ve all tried that.
And it usually ends up exploding later in a much messier way.
Stoicism is more like being a surfer.
You see the waves of anger, sadness and frustration coming.
You acknowledge it! (yep, this sucks!),
But instead of throwing tantrums
You learn to ride through it.
Here’s how stoicism helps
- When you’re Heartbroken? Stoicism doesn't tell you to forget someone you love. It reminds you to focus on what you can control – your own thoughts and actions. You can still feel the sadness, but you can choose how you react to it.
- If you’re struggling with anger? Stoicism is about understanding the root of your emotions. Maybe you're feeling angry because you're afraid of losing control. By recognizing that fear, you can address it directly, and the anger lessens its grip.
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed? Stoicism teaches you to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. Instead of worrying about a huge project, focus on the next step you can take. It might not eliminate the feeling entirely, but it makes it less scary.
It's a practice, for sure.
There will be days when you’ll feel like you're getting carried away with how you feel.
But the more you work with your emotions, the better you'll become at navigating them.
And hey, even surfers wipe out sometimes .
That's okay, just paddle back out and catch the next wave.
You’ve got this.
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