When most people hear the word “Stoic,” they picture a stiff upper lip: bottling up emotions, keeping silent about suffering, and pretending not to care. Psychology — and clients I see showing up in ...

The ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is having somewhat of a moment as markets reel from the volatility and uncertainties of the current pandemic. Stoicism insists that there is a separation ...

A "Stoic retirement" doesn't mean depriving yourself. It's a character-based approach to life and aging that can bring calm ...

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...

Discover how blending two ancient practices, Stoicism and mindfulness, can help you stay steady, grounded, and clear through ...

The Founding Fathers of the American Revolution are commonly thought of as Stoics, in the sense that they were uncomplaining, long-suffering–and effective at achieving their goal. George Washington, ...

Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-Sided, offers a damning indictment of the ideology of positive thinking, which she sees as the fundamental flaw in American life. When she found herself ...

These sorts of profiles often include what the subject ate at lunch with the writer. That narrative crutch isn’t available to me, because when I reached out to Massimo Pigliucci, he told me that, yes, ...