‘Just because I am feeling like this now does not mean that things have to stay like this.’

The Stoics put all things that are outside of your control into the category of “indifferents,” things that, in themselves, are neither good nor bad.

The crucial thing is: the more present you can be in your everyday life, the easier it’s going to be when things get tough. You’ll notice yourself losing your cool and be able to step back and gain some objectivity sooner and sooner.

simply return to the moment without worrying or getting excited.