Emotions, emotions, emotions… when emotions rise up within us, it is so very difficult to remain grounded isn’t it? This is a problem all humans face, as this is a glitch of our core operating system which ties back to survival instincts. But luckily the Stoics had some good advice on how to tackle emotions taking over our thoughts. I […]
Pursue dreams that are in the future…OK. Now don’t focus on the future…Huh? Pursuing dreams can seem paradoxical as a Stoic, for we are trying to live in the present moment, but dreams are in the future. So how do we reconcile the two? Let me clarify how our teacher differentiates the pursuit of goals and dreams from our happiness […]
Season 7; Episode 8 (128) – ON STOPPING OVERTHINKING – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast – “What did they mean by that text?” “Am I making the right decision?” “What if something does not go as planned?” Do you have a tendency (like me) to overthink and cause yourself mental stress and consternation for no good reason? Going with […]
Season 7; Episode 7 (127) – ON LOVING REALITY AS IT IS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast – Let me drop a quick truth bomb on you… Loving reality and accepting all the bad things that have happened to you has less to do with the discipline of accepting reality as it is and almost everything to do […]
Season 7; Episode 6 (126) – ON HOW TO ATTAIN GOALS – We set goals all the time, but have a tendency to quit them the moment things get hard. As Stoics, however, we embrace difficulties and see it as part of the process. Let me share some of my Stoic wisdom with you in helping you attain your goals. […]
Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Our unhealthy wantingness to please others is no fault of our own. From a young age, we are trained to make the authority figure (parent, teacher, coach, manager, etc.,) happy and to do as they say. Later in life, this can translate into an unhealthy habit of trying […]
Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Point to a human being who does not feel anxious at times, and I will point to a liar. All human beings feel anxiety (same as pessimism) because it is a natural pre-programmed survival mechanism, like breathing! You do not think of breathing, but you just consistently do it. So […]
Season 7; Episode 3 (123) – ON STAYING FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND – Am I the only one that feels staying focused on the task at hand is an impossible task? Distractions galore in the form of responsibilities, goals, tasks, demands of the world around us from bosses, family, kids, etc… Let me share with you a few […]
Attaining perfection. We are all perfectionists to a certain extent. Some more than others, but we all struggle to do what we know we should be doing. So what did the Stoics say about it and how do I apply it today? Let’s find out together in this short episode. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel […]
Everywhere we look it is chaos, divisiveness, injustice, unfairness and uncertainty. Seriously…how does anyone get through life without breaking down into a fetal position and crying? I’m not sure how you guys do it, but let me share with you how I get through on this short opener for season 7. I’m really looking forward to this season with you […]