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How to Actually Practice StoicismUse these Three Simple Techniques in Daily LifeDonald J. RobertsonFollow13 min read·Oct 10, 2022 --


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Artwork from Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, copyright Donald J. Robertson Stoicism has experienced a surge in popularity over recent years, especially during the


pandemic. It can provide people with a philosophy of life that holds the promise of greater emotional resilience. Today, the original Greek philosophy is known mainly through the works of


three famous Stoics from the Roman imperial period: Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. It’s also been popularized by modern authors such as Ryan Holiday and Massimo Pigliucci. I’m the


author of several books that compare Stoic advice to techniques used in modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). So my focus is on how we can all benefit by applying Stoicism in the modern


world.


Many people are unclear about how the philosophy is meant to be lived.


There is already a huge amount of Stoic self-help advice available on the Internet but I still find many people are unclear about how the philosophy is meant to be lived. It’s partly because


Stoicism is quite a complex philosophy, with a lot of literature. That can make it confusing for people looking for a place to start applying it in daily life. So let’s keep things as


simple and practical as possible in order answer the common question: How do I actually put Stoicism into practice in…


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