Naturally, I stumbled upon stoicism during one of the worst times of my life. It was fall 2016. I have just started my first semester of grad school and had to take a social theories class that was required for all sociology majors. Quite frankly, that class made me feel so utterly incompetent and useless, I … Continue reading Stoicism for happiness: the dichotomy of control
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Meditations
"At break of day, when you are reluctant to get up, have this thought ready to mind: 'I am getting up for a man's work. Do I still then resent it, if I'm going out to do what I was born for, the purpose for which I was brought into the world? Or was I … Continue reading Meditations
7 tools for mental wellness
1. Practice breathing exercise 2. Practice voluntary discomfort. Sleep on the floor for a night. Fast for a day. Or, two. Go outside wearing a t-shirt when it's below freezing. Here's why. 3. A 5-minute journalling technique to banish anxiety 4. Download SelfControl In my previous post, Mental health and social media, I discussed the negative impact … Continue reading 7 tools for mental wellness
20 ways I keep myself mentally healthy
A short and concise list of things I do to take care of my mental well-being. 20 ways I keep myself mentally healthy 1. No social media (except for LinkedIn.) 2. Exercising (Kickboxing and Zumba. Sometimes, Pilates). 3. Getting lost in a really good novel. 4. Walking as much as possible. (Here's a great article … Continue reading 20 ways I keep myself mentally healthy
