Grief that will not lift. Anger that wears you out. Eight books, from modern Stoics to Buddhist nuns, that take the hardest ...

When most people hear the word “Stoic,” they picture a stiff upper lip: bottling up emotions, keeping silent about suffering, and pretending not to care. Psychology—and clients I see showing up in my ...

In our fast-paced world, stress often feels like an unavoidable companion. We’re constantly bombarded by notifications, deadlines, and a never-ending stream of information. The result? A racing mind ...

Nancy Sherman is University Professor and a professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. She is the author of “Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.” Stoicism is an ancient Greek ...

As human beings, we have to work to be rational and think clearly. We’re often contending with our "lizard brains" that generate powerful emotions that are typically more negative than not. For ...