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Suggested terms: Stoicism
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unshakeable happiness
Meaning: A state of joy or contentment that cannot be disturbed or destroyed by external events.
Example: She cultivated an unshakeable happiness by focusing on gratitude and inner peace.
turning obstacles into opportunity
Meaning: To use difficulties or setbacks as a chance for growth or success.
Example: The company turned obstacles into opportunity by innovating during the economic downturn.
control what you can and accept what you can't
Meaning: A Stoic principle of focusing only on what is within your power and letting go of what is not.
Example: He lived by the motto: control what you can and accept what you can’t, which reduced his stress.
virtue
IPA: /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/ (US), /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/ (UK)
Meaning: Moral excellence and righteousness; the foundation of Stoic philosophy for a good life.
Meaning: Moral excellence and righteousness; the foundation of Stoic philosophy for a good life.
Example: The philosopher taught that virtue is the highest good one can achieve.
destructive emotions
IPA: /dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv ɪˈmoʊ.ʃənz/ (US), /dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv ɪˈməʊ.ʃənz/ (UK)
Meaning: Feelings such as anger, jealousy, or fear that can harm one’s wellbeing if uncontrolled.
Meaning: Feelings such as anger, jealousy, or fear that can harm one’s wellbeing if uncontrolled.
Example: Stoics believed destructive emotions could be managed through rational thought.
cognitive behaviour therapy
IPA: /ˈkɑːɡ.nə.tɪv bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ ˈθer.ə.pi/ (US), /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv bɪˈheɪ.vjə ˈθer.ə.pi/ (UK)
Meaning: A psychological treatment that helps people change negative thought patterns and behaviours.
Meaning: A psychological treatment that helps people change negative thought patterns and behaviours.
Example: Cognitive behaviour therapy is often used to treat anxiety and depression.
resilience
IPA: /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ (US & UK)
Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Example: Her resilience helped her rebuild her life after the accident.
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