Premeditatio Malorum: Preparing for the Worst

What is Premeditatio Malorum, anyway? Premeditatio Malorum, or the premeditation of evils, is a technique used by the Stoics, a school of philosophy founded in ancient Greece, to help manage their emotions and reactions to negative events. The idea behind this technique is to anticipate and prepare for potential negative events or situations before they […]
Comparing Yourself To Others

Comparison is a natural human tendency, but it can also be a source of unhappiness and dissatisfaction. The Stoics believed in the power of rational thought and self-control in managing emotions, including the tendency to compare oneself to others. Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things […]