Stoic Philosophy

The Stoics were a fascinating group of philosophers dating back to the early 3rd century BC. It seems like they had advice for almost every situation you could think of. At this point in my life, I’m going to be honest, the temptation to give up and run away from my responsibilities is at its…

Due to the world being thrown into chaos over the past couple of years, we’re constantly living in a state of the unknown (and I hate it!). Personally, I’m someone who thrives off stability so it’s been a challenging time for me. Here are 10 stoic quotes on uncertainty that have helped provide moments of…

Living in the present is an incredibly difficult skill to master. We’re always constantly worrying about future events. I’m so worried that this new job isn’t going to work out. I think I’m going to fail this class. It’s so easy to let thoughts like these consume our lives. If this is something that you…

Whenever we learn something new in life, there is a burning desire to share that information with others. It’s hardwired into our DNA. Don’t believe me? Just look at how kids are so eager to show their parents every single new thing they learn about the world. However, there comes a time where actions speak louder than…

We’ve all been there. After weeks/months/years of putting the effort in, something falls apart. It could a job, relationship, school project. Whatever the cause, the feeling of shame starts to settle in not long after. For years, I truly believed that those who were always prideful never felt shame. I thought it was a full-proof way to…