LIVE YOUR

BEST LIFE

Accepting that you are only

human and that some things are

within our control, while others

are not, is the beginning of creating

a good mental state for yourself.

Training your mind to accept what

happens, and acknowledging that

sometimes life is hard, is how the

Stoics lived for years. Dating back

to about 300BC in Greece, Stoicism

continues to influence people today.

To begin your path of self-

improvement, try putting these four

virtues of Stoicism into action today:

• (^) WISDOM: rather than letting your
emotions get the best of you, try
approaching complex situations in
a calm, logical and informed manner.
• (^) COURAGE: learn to face your daily
challenges with clarity and integrity

• don’t let fear stop you.

• (^) JUSTICE: learn to treat
others with fairness,
even if they’ve done
something wrong.

• TEMPERANCE: discover
  self-restraint and moderation –
  carry this through all aspects of life.

1

Big changes start with simple

steps. Try these ideas to help

improve your wellbeing

Feel

better in 5

It’s not

what

happens

to you,

but how

you react

to it, that

matters

• Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher

good advice

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