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Tag: Stoicism

The Power of Forgiveness in Stoic Philosophy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Stoic philosopher, Seneca, wrote: “The spirit ought to be brought up for examination daily… I pass the whole day … More

CBT, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Podcast, Psychology, Stoicism

In Defense of Anger and Pride: How Negative Emotions Can Be Healthy

Anger and pride, in most religious traditions, are conceived of as engendering vices, corrosive feelings that cause us to react … More

Anger, Bullying, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Stoicism

Everything Happens With A Reason: How We Can Control Our Destinies in Difficult Times

There’s an old Chinese proverb that tells the story of a farmer who’s unfazed by the perpetual turning of his … More

Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Stoicism

Our Missing Role Models

“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More

Culture, Ethics, Growth, Heroes, Me Too, Moral Courage, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Role Models, Self-Actualize, Self-Help, Stoicism

Can We Learn to Make Ourselves Happy?: The Role Helicopter Parenting Plays in Stifling Our Growth

“Fortune sometimes favors villains and turns against good people. That’s why our happiness should depend on our own decisions, not … More

Depression, Growth, Happiness, Helicopter Parenting, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Personal Development, Stoicism

Body Positivity: How Our Culture Makes It Impossible for Us to Love Ourselves

The other day, I watched, what for some reason was the highly controversial film, I Feel Pretty. I liked it … More

Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Epictetus, I Feel Pretty, Muscle Dysmorphia, Narcissism, Self Love, Self-Esteem, Stoicism

Thinking in Black and White: Sometimes, You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too

We often find ourselves thinking in all or nothing terms, meaning that, at times, we erroneously believe that things have … More

Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Dating, DBT, Dialectic, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Stoicism
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