How to be less impulsive? Virtue and self-control can help
To explain how one should successfully deal with their impulses there are a couple of ideas we have to understand, such as our own nature, what we can control and how to live virtuously. These ideas come together to form the larger picture that helps us overcome our…
The most famous stoics in history
In this article we will present some of the most famous stoics in history. We have narrowed our list to the six Stoic philosophers who contributed the most to the Stoic School, starting with its founder. However, there are many others of great importance, including Zeno of Tarsus,…
Does stoicism make you happier? Are stoics happier?
What is happiness? In this article, we will examine this notion and see how stoics can advise us to reach the state of eudaimonia, the Aristotelian ethic of living well. It is a common opinion that happiness is an individual feeling. We think that our happiness depends on…
What is healthy love? Loving according to nature
What does it mean to love according to nature? To answer this question we must understand what nature is according to stoic philosophers. Is it reasonable to expect a dog to say “please”? Your answer will most likely be of course not, and you’ll be right. The nature…
How to deal with loneliness? An ancient stoic solution to a modern problem
Loneliness is generally painted in a negative light. If we think about imposed loneliness, it might actually be accurate to view it as so. However, even when loneliness is imposed, we can still turn it into a precious opportunity. An opportunity that stoics use to draw upon an…
How to help a friend in distress, without losing yourself: Stoic friendship tips
Epictetus teaches us that calamities, break ups, and death are all natural parts of life. So we shouldn’t fear them, but rather we should face them as often as we can. He stresses on how important it is to understand the finite nature of things, people and situations. …
How to create your virtues and values list
It is quite hard to make a value list which will suit everyone. However, stoic training was meant for everyone. Here, we will make a list of the cardinal virtues and values of stoic philosophy. In today’s world, most people are very busy with their jobs, family and…
How to deal with divorce? Rebuilding a meaningful life
The answer to this question relies on the most important principle of Stoicism: There is a just law that rules the Universe. According to stoics, this law controls outer events, by allowing or impeding events from happening. If something does happen, like a divorce, it does so with…
How to be like Marcus Aurelius? The Habits that make an emperor
Marcus Aurelius is one of the most prominent names when it comes to Stoicism. He was a great emperor, thinker and philosopher who left us many “tips” on how to develop ourselves into stoics. Aurelius was inspired by Epictetus, and today he remains as the source of inspiration…
How to deal with anger? Stoic tools to control temper
Anger was such an important subject for stoics. This is why Seneca dedicated a whole discourse for it. In his writing he talks about the causes and consequences of anger among many other facts. Seneca urges us to objectively view the long term consequences of anger, so that…