Publisher's Synopsis
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Constantly worried & stressed out about your life? Struggling to stop negative thinking?
If so, then you're in the right place...
Stoicism teachings not only provide the most efficient advice for dealing with adversity. But also the best playbook to harness your emotions. Both go hand-in-hand when traversing the many highs & lows of life. Stoic principles lay out a blueprint on exactly how to "Think," but also how to "Feel" thus giving its practitioners a way to find harmony & thrive.
James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. He's a big fan of the Stoic philosophies, as a result of being exposed to highly stressful and testing times throughout his life. Controlling emotions is key to survival "in the field" but also to the success of the everyday person on the street.
In this insightful 2nd edition to the Stoicism series, you will discover:
- The Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness Models - setting the groundwork
- How Neuroplasticity can rewire your thoughts - Understanding Biochemistry of the brain
- Why it's critical to avoid Negative Visualization Spirals at all costs!
- The best methods to deal with anger & grief - in the right way
- A clever conflict resolution trick to cure internal dissonance
- How to break the Cycle of Problematic Thinking with "Thought Pattern Interrupts"
- #1 Stoic Mindfulness Practices to quiet the mind
- What the Old Zen Master can teach you about attaining ultimate balance
... and much more.
Stoicism provides the scientific background for assessing your feelings. But more importantly, the action steps to identify unproductive thoughts & emotions - & replace them with more beneficial ones. Even if you're a newbie to the Stoic Principles, these timeless lessons can allow anyone to achieve a more peaceful state of mind!
