This video examines how ideas from Stoicism can be applied to reduce panic and foster peace of mind. Viewers will find ...

Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...

What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads — the roads go without saying. How about guidance on how to live in the 21st century? That seems less likely, but in fact, the last few ...

Where the Stoic seeks a state of Ataraxia (unshakable mental calm), the Jew seeks a state of Kodesh (holiness). And holiness in the Jewish tradition is rarely found in calm isolation. It is found in ...

The self-help market is flooded with books about Stoicism, an ancient school of philosophy that emphasizes equanimity and self-mastery and that includes, among its proponents, famed Roman statesman ...

Ancient philosophy does not only teach us how to live well and become better humans, but it can also help us work better. Stoicism reminds us that we are in control of our emotions, actions, and ...

Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-Sided, offers a damning indictment of the ideology of positive thinking, which she sees as the fundamental flaw in American life. When she found herself ...

Many terms are used to describe firefighters and their attributes. How about this one: stoic. No need for us to bury ourselves in philosophical ponderance. At base, stoicism is about cultivating a ...