Stress reduction
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The philosopher’s guide to managing stress
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself. It is due to your estimate of it, and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” – Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius was the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age remembered for peace and stability that lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. Today, Marcus Aurelius is best known for his Meditations, a collection of writings on Stoic philosophy. His timeless wisdom has inspired monarchs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and ordinary people like me. Today’s quote from Meditations gives us a tool for handling stress. When a distressing event occurs,…
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The magic of “Three Good Things”
“Being a born optimist is not required – this is a habit you can acquire. A simple way to get started is to begin the ‘Three Good Things’ intervention: Each day for at least one week, write down three things that went well that day, and the reasons why.” ~Andrew Weil, MD Are you suffering from the post-holiday-letdown blues? Or feeling nervous about what’s ahead in the new year? Today is January 3rd, so it’s the perfect time to revisit Dr. Andrew Weil’s “Three Good Things” prescription, which promises to increase levels of happiness for a full six months. I’ve used this exercise in my journaling workshops, and students who…
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Letting go
“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” ~Steve Maraboli Photo by Cindy La Ferle
