How to Implement Stoicism Into Your Daily Routine

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You may have heard the term of stoicism thrown around a lot lately, but what exactly is it and what does it mean?

Stoicism is an agent philosophy practiced by the wisest Greek philosophers and most powerful Roman emperors that says virtue is based on wisdom and logic.

Many of the greatest leaders in history sought out stoicism. Some of these include Julius Ceasar, George Washington, Theordore Roosevelt, and Tim Ferriss.

What exactly does it mean to practice stoicism? What do those that practice it believe? This quote from Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, encompasses it perfectly.

“A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking.”

- Nassim Taleb

Stoics don’t let their emotions get the best of them but use reason and wisdom to seek true happiness and comfort. You could think of stoicism as the practice of getting to the most blissful, unreactive state of being. You don’t let your emotions get the best of you. You don’t let material objects control your purpose.

If stoicism is a practice you’re interested in following, I highly recommend starting with these two resources created by Ryan Holiday of The Daily Stoic.

  1. The Daily Stoic Podcast

    I personally love this podcast because of how short yet powerful it is. Holiday releases a new episode each morning, each less than five minutes long. In the episode he discusses a Stoic principle, usually relating it to something currently happening in the world, making it really easy to apply to modern life. I enjoy listening to this each morning while on a walk or doing my gua sha routine. It is my peace and quiet that acts as a morning mediation to get my day off to the right start.

  2. The Daily Stoic book

    If you are more of a book or journal person, this book of his is also a great option. Each page is for a different day of the year and includes a quote by a famous practitioner of Stoicism, as well as an interpretation. It is a great option to incorporate into your daily journalling routine.

It is crazy what just a few minutes of consuming the right content can do for your brain. Practicing stoicism is as easy as carving ten minutes out of your day. I guarantee you will see an immediate shift in how you solve problems, view negativity, and find joy.

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How to Thrive in Quarantine (What to Do, Play, Read, Watch, Cook)

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What to do in quarantine

What to Do

  • Learn and film a dance on TikTok

  • Take a free course on Pluralsight

  • Paint watercolor pictures following these free videos

  • Learn to sew a face mask with this tutorial

  • Learn a new skill with 2 free months on Skillshare

  • Color butterflies and designs in this coloring book

  • Learn a new language using Duolingo

What to Play

What to Read

What to Listen To

What to Watch

  • I Am Legend (Amazon Prime)

  • Schitt’s Creek (Netflix)

  • Shark Tank (Hulu)

  • Love is Blind (Netflix)

What to Cook

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What have you been up to during quarantine? Leave a comment below!

 

Time-Block to Stay Focused and Get More Done

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It's no secret that this generation has a problem staying focused on one thing. With social media and texting, how can you not be constantly distracted? Whenever we are slightly bored or unstimulated, we turn to our phones for some mindless entertainment. This prevents us from not only enjoying where we are but from completing important tasks.

Time-blocking is a technique that can be used to ensure your most important tasks get completed. It helps create a distraction-free environment where you can intensely focus for a certain period of time.

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You can use apps like Forest to set a timer on your phone and track your progress. This app even has a graphic of a tree that you can watch grow as long as you stay focused.

Obviously never click that "Give Up" button! It will take practice but you need to stick with it. It will become easier and easier as you do it and, more importantly, you'll become addicted to the results.

Forest app

How do you stay focused on your tasks? Do you use time-blocking techniques?

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