Why do we lie to ourselves? Zeno of Citium’s ancient warning reveals the hidden trap of self-deception and how to break free.

Members of a brainy movement across the pond are reviving ancient stoic thought and coupling it with modern psychology to strengthen mental resilience. Their ideas hold fascinating promise for ...

Many people practice Stoicism as a way to deal with stress, improve their relationships and become more resilient during ...

I’ll never forget the moment a stranger convinced me he could read my mind. It was one of those corporate parties: music too loud, bar lines too long, and conversations full of polite small talk while ...

Let’s face it—modern life can feel overwhelming. Deadlines. Bad news. Social media noise. Emotional roller coasters. We’re constantly trying to stay afloat in a world that seems to pull us in every ...

The wisdom of the "let them" theory has roots in ancient Stoic philosophy.

A bust of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. (Photo by the Wellcome Collection) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs ...

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 ...

With the increasing swirl of interest around mindfulness, resilience and innovation we can’t forget that there are many who have trodden this path before us with important lessons we can borrow.

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