I’ve been really, really frustrated about the gym closures, because hitting the gym 2-3 times a week has been very important for me. Dealing with this frustration got me thinking about the dichotomy of control, a Stoic practice that basically states that some things are within our control and others are not. It gives us a framework to be effective at solving problems by dividing them into segments – things we can control and things we can't.
Read MoreNot worrying about things over which we have no control
By not worrying about things over which we have no control, we can minimize anxiety and enhance our tranquillity – key desired outcomes in Modern Stoicism. This simple piece of advice has had a stunning impact on me.
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