Cultivate a Stoic in Yourself. How the Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Socrates Can Help Overcome Life's Difficulties

What is the secret to happiness? How to endure the inevitable storms of life? What to do if you feel anxiety, depression, or simply tired of life? And where to find support when everything around turns into chaos? More and more often in an era of turbulence, we turn to the wisdom of the Stoics, who teach the art of living well in bad times. This practical guide, which combines ancient wisdom with evidence-based psychology, will help you realize yourself amid the chaos of modern life. You will learn how the Stoic virtues—wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation—can become your compass in a world that is becoming increasingly volatile. And finally, you will discover that being a Stoic does not mean suppressing emotions and suffering with a stone face. Being a Stoic means giving yourself the opportunity to think before reacting and deciding for yourself whether to allow yourself to suffer at all. This is the key to happiness.