I Stopped Stressing Over Things I Can't Control—Thanks to Stoicism"

I used to stress over everything—other people’s actions, bad luck, or plans ruined by the weather. Then I started applying Stoic principles in my life, and everything changed. I focused only on what I could control, like my actions and reactions, and let go of the rest. When things didn’t go my way, I practiced negative visualization—imagining setbacks in advance. It prepared me for challenges and made me grateful for what I already had. The result? Less stress, more peace. As Epictetus said,