The Importance of Role Models – Letter 25

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Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 25 he discusses the importance of having role models. And how that can help you to live a virtuous life. The importance of role models It’s important to have role models. Not the sort of vacuous celebrity … Read more

Dealing with suffering, death & routine – Letter 24

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Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 24 he discusses how to deal with suffering, think about death, and the routines we find ourselves in. Suffering — life is full of it … and pain can be just around the corner. You don’t know … Read more

Expectations: The #1 little known, awful effect

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Just how does holding onto unrealistic expectations affect our mental health? Here’s a simple framework for letting go and leading a happier life. The impact of expectations Today, our rates of antidepressant prescriptions are rising: There were 20.8 million antidepressant drugs were prescribed in England from July to September 2021, a 1.28% increase from the … Read more