Writing to Resilience: Inside My Daily Stoic Journaling Practice

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

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“The path of wisdom is to go with the flow, to not resist the way that fortune is unfolding, to always recognize that I can choose how I respond to external events and I can choose whether I am harmed or not.”
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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my daily Stoic morning journal routine, explaining how I organize my journal to set my day for success, remember what is valuable, and ensure that I act with resilience and tranquility.
The episode sheds light on the importance of intention rather than perfection, and how to use different techniques and tools to cultivate a growth mindset, manage negative emotions, and practice gratitude.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. The Significance of Flexibility in Morning Routine: Discover the importance of not being a slave to your routine and understanding that the intention matters more than perfection.
2. The Use of Apps and Templates for Journaling: Learn how to utilize applications like Craft and Notion to create journal templates that can be customized to fit your needs.
3. The Productivity Planner Approach: Understand how to prioritize daily tasks by using the concept of the Productivity Planner, and focus on the most important task first followed by secondary tasks.
4. Incorporating Stoic Quotes and Reflection: Learn how to include Stoic quotes in your journal and how reflecting on these quotes can help you align with the principles of Stoicism.
5. Triple-Column Technique for Managing Negative Emotions: Get an insight into the triple-column technique borrowed from Dr. David Burns for challenging irrational thoughts and managing negative emotions.
6. The Philosophical Journal for Self-Improvement: Learn the simple yet profound method of acknowledging what you did wrong, what you did right, and what you can do better if a similar situation arises again.

Important Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Craft app: Craft
• Notion app: Notion
• Intelligent Change Productivity Planner: Intelligent Change
• Dr. David Burns' book "Feeling Good": Amazon link
• Radical Gratitude Meditation Course: Stoic Handbook - Radical Gratitude Course
• Stoic Anxiety Mastery Course: Stoic Anxiety Mastery
• Massimo Pigliucci: Website
• Five Buddhist Precepts: Information on Five Precepts

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