Little Book of Stoicism Workshop • WorkshopBank
Objectives Understand the three pillars of the Stoic Happiness Triangle Learn to focus energy on what’s within control Practise emotional regulation and calm responses to challenges Strengthen team integrity, courage and accountability Build habits that promote resilience and perspective
How to run it
- Goal: Set the tone for self-mastery and resilience.
- Ask: “What challenges recently tested your patience or focus?”
- Introduce Stoicism as a philosophy of living well - not about suppressing emotions, but choosing wise responses over impulsive ones.
- Live with Areté - Be your best self in every situation.
- Focus on What You Control - Let go of the rest.
- Target Audience Teams experiencing stress, uncertainty or rapid change Leaders wanting to model calm and reasoned decision-making Groups needing stronger emotional resilience and focus Organisations promoting wellbeing and mind
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Goal: Set the tone for self-mastery and resilience.
Ask: “What challenges recently tested your patience or focus?”
Focus on What You Control - Let go of the rest.
Target Audience Teams experiencing stress, uncertainty or rapid change Leaders wanting to model calm and reasoned decision-making Groups needing stronger emotional resilience and focus Organisations promoting wellbeing and mind
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