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Stoicism

Use distinctions such as controllable action versus uncertain outcome as a philosophical lens, not as empirical proof.

• Before Bed, Write Down Three Things You Were Grateful for That DayBefore bed, write down three things you were grateful for that day.
• Draw Two Circles; One for Factors You Can Control and Another for Those YouDraw two circles; one for factors you can control and another for those you cannot. Set clear, achievable goals based on what’s within your control.
• Separate Controllable Actions From Dependencies and OutcomesFor a concern or desired outcome, separate actions you can directly perform from dependencies you can influence or only observe, choose one concrete next action, and define how wai
• Spend Five Minutes Each Night Writing Down the Main Events of Your DaySpend five minutes each night writing down the main events of your day.
• Reflect Daily on the Impermanence of Life, Assess Your Priorities, and Act on WhatReflect daily on the impermanence of life, assess your priorities, and act on what truly matters to you.
• When Feeling Overwhelmed or Upset, Pause and Take Three Deep Breaths Before ReactingWhen feeling overwhelmed or upset, pause and take three deep breaths before reacting.
• When a Negative Thought Strikes, Pause to Question Its Validity and Try to ReframeWhen a negative thought strikes, pause to question its validity and try to reframe it positively.
• Start Declining Requests or Invitations That Don't Match Your Goals or DesiresStart declining requests or invitations that don't match your goals or desires. Start small and gradually take on bigger challenges.
• When Faced with Difficulties, Breathe Deeply and Accept the Situation as It Is, WithoutWhen faced with difficulties, breathe deeply and accept the situation as it is, without resistance.
• Each Evening, Think Back on Your Day and Sort Out Which Challenges Were WithinEach evening, think back on your day and sort out which challenges were within your control and which weren't.
• When Feeling Upset, Pause ImmediatelyWhen feeling upset, pause immediately. Take a deep breath to calm down, then observe and reflect on your initial reactions. Identify any exaggerated or negative thoughts and decide
• Begin Each Day by Asking Yourself a Guiding Question, Such as 'how Can IBegin each day by asking yourself a guiding question, such as 'How can I act wisely today?'
• Identify Something That Worries YouIdentify something that worries you. Imagine the worst outcome, list the possible negative effects inside a circle, and then write solutions outside the circle.