philosophy
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1) Monday Mood Boost; Nothing Matters
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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How to Change Behaviour
There are two big challenges when it comes to changing one’s behaviour. Whether your own or someone else’s. And these challenges apply to any behaviour change from diet + exercise, to building better relationships, and from personal finance to your career. They’re the same, wherever you look. Challenge 1 – Education The first big challenge…
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Modern Marcus Aurelius: The Extraordinary Journey from Guerrilla Fighter to the World’s Poorest President
José Mujica, Uruguayan President from 2010 to 2015, stood out not only for his political role, but also for his past as a guerrilla and prisoner, choosing to live in a modest farmhouse while donating 90% of his salary to charity. Known for his humility, integrity and commitment to principles, Mujica’s life has provided important…
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How Stoicism Can Transform Your Daily Life
I think the best metaphor for life is a boat at sea. Sometimes you have clear skies and calm waters. Other times, you are in a tempest of chaos and noise. Whether sunny or moody, boats need a compass to guide them. Humans are the same. We need something to guide us through life. I…
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The Stoic Perception: Judgments and Valuations
In life, we find ourselves ceaselessly entangled in the complexities of emotions. Emotions that are triggered by events that occur in our lives. It can seem as though the world is against us sometimes. We don’t get the grades we wanted, or the dream job, or the person we wanted to be with. It might,…
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Why Suffering is Key to Happiness & Fulfilment
In the difficult realm of human experience, suffering is the dark thread that, when weaved through the tapestry of our lives, adds depth to all experiences. In other, less metaphorical terms, you can’t have up’s without having some down’s. Therefore, and as perplexing as it sounds, the embrace of pain, rather than its avoidance, gives…
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The Profound Brevity of Life: A Reflection on Death
When Oliver Sacks mused about the transient nature of life, he delved deep into our collective psyche, urging us to confront the inevitable. Death, a subject most of us shy away from, isn’t just an end. It’s a reminder of life’s fleetingness, urging us to cherish every moment, big and small. This is a thought…
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The Underrated Value of Philosophy in Daily Life
Hello there. Ever had one of those days where life’s weight seems unbearable, and the world feels inexplicably complex? This is rhetorical, as we all have had those days as humans. I know I certainly have. And, often, when faced with such existential angst, it can be hard to know what to do. We mostly…