If that’s you, the more time and energy you spend worrying about your circle of concern, the worse you probably feel, because it's almost totally outside your control.

You cannot control outcomes, external events and other people’s actions. It is even difficult to control your own thoughts. With effort and attention, however, you can control your reaction to ...

By focusing on what you can control, accepting the inevitable, and building your emotional muscles, you cultivate a more fulfilling outlook. Stoicism doesn’t mean lack of emotion.