 Minimalism – getting rid of the unimportant things.

Things that make thoughts and

places heavy.
 Emphasized realism and simplicity.
 Helps build relationships, follow hobbies, and enjoy depth that material things cannot
offer.
 Stoicism teaches that the best way to build a happy life is to build self-control, logic
and ethics.
 Stoicism focuses on what to control and what can’t be controlled.
 Stoicism teaches how to let go of mental ties.
 Minimalism is keeping things that will benefit you.
1. Helps to think more clearly
2. Concentrate and be creative
3. Make better choices.
4. Cut down on expenses and debts.
5. Spend money on meaningful activities.
6. Helps reduce carbon footprint.
 Minimalism is a process of self-discovery.
 Pushes for progress and awareness of choices.
 Making a life with meaning, purpose and happiness.
 Stoicism is about knowing what to control and use problems as chances to grow.
 Too much can get in the way of living life.
 Put quality over numbers.
 Make choices based on your values.
 Practice awareness on yourself.
 Making the outside life simple through minimalism, and strengthening minds through
stoicism creates a life free of clutter and full of meaning.
 Stoicism leads to moral purity, change, and personal growth.
 While we can’t control what happens in the outside world, we can choose how to
react to it.
 Find inner peace and acceptance by focusing on virtues.
 Stoicism is taking what is outside your control, and focusing on what to change;
actions and attitudes.
 Being aware of thought habits, removing negative thoughts and building positive
perceptions, are skills for improving health, endurance, and handling life obstacles
easily.
 The biggest power is the people that can be affected.
 Making plans and objectives that are in line with your values, giving a sense of
discipline and self-control.
 Exercise self-control over desires and emotions.
 Self-control is making choices that bring happiness and helping to grow as a better
person.
 Use problems and failures as chances to learn and grow.
 Accepting changes helps build inner strength.
 Use mistakes and losses to grow as a person.
 Challenges are chances to put courage determination and patience into practice.
 Focus on the present to break down “impossible” tasks into small doable ones.
 Cultivate inner virtues and follow your moral compass.
 Obstacles and challenges are to be endured and transformed into growth and learning
opportunities.
 Self-discipline – adapt actions and attitudes in response to change.
 Self-discipline - purpose meaning and fulfilment.
 Resilience – inner peace and stability in face of circumstances.
 Self-discipline helps filter the noise and focus on what matters.
 The human experience is unchanging.
 Self-disciplines is a means to live with purpose, integrity and fulfilment.
 10 lessons of Stoicism by Epictetus’ enchiridion;
1. Differentiate between what is in control and what is not.
2. Embracing faith and accepting life events.
3. Pursuing a virtuous life.
4. Detachment from material possessions and external circumstances.
5. Practicing self-discipline and self-control.
6. Rational thinking to overcome fear and anxiety.
7. Treating others with kindness and empathy.
8. Learn from criticism and not being affected by others’ opinions.
 9. Developing resilience in the face of adversity.
10. Reflect on thoughts and actions for growth and self-improvement.
 Be the architect of your own happiness.
 Lessons from ‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius;
1. Control your perception of the world.
2. Accept what you cannot change.
3. Focus on the present moment.
4. Cultivate humility and empathy.
5. Practice gratitude.
6. Embrace adversity as an opportunity for growth.
7. Be guided by reason.
8. Cultivate inner peace.
9. Practice detachment.
10. Keep moving forward.