7 Ways To Improve Your Life Right Now - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius - How To Improve Your Life (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius is one of the greatest philosophers of ancient times. He ruled over Rome from 161 to 180 AD. famously being known as “the last of the five good emperors”. During his time, he constructed a series of autobiographical writings known as the Meditations, which he wrote for his own guidance and self-improvement. “Meditations” is considered also one of the greatest works of philosophy ever written and it is one of the fundamental books of the philosophy of Stoicism. The main core of stoic philosophy is the necessity of making deliberate choices and being in control of our emotions in order to live well and lead a virtuous life. By practising stoicism and following the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, one can better face the difficulties of daily life, no matter how trivial or complex they may be. Our character is based on our behaviour and our behaviour is based on our daily habits, which is why in this video we bring you 7 ways you can improve your life following the daily habits of Marcus Aurelius.

7 ways you can improve your life following the daily habits of Marcus Aurelius are -
01. Be grateful for waking up
02. Make time for journaling
03. Prepare for the worst
04. Focus on the task at hand
05. Master your mind
06. Review your day
07. Meditate on your death
I hope you enjoyed watching these 7 ways you can improve your life following the daily habits of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.

Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Research/Writing: Bianca-Adina Szasz

Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen

Music: Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment

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[PhilosophiesforLife]

Marcus Aurelius says “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

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[ReynaSingh]

The most important realization a person can have is to release resentment over the things that are not in your control

[johncstory]

1) Show gratitude for waking up
2) Make time for journaling
3) Prepare for the worst
4) Focus on the task at hand
- Stop blaming external circumstances for your failures
- Don’t allow others to negatively affect you
- Take control on how you perceive reality
6) Review your day
7) Meditate on your death
- Makes sure you spend time with the people you love
- Makes sure your priorities are clear
- Makes sure you don’t spend time doing things that you hate

[TheDhammaHub]

The principles of virtue as a foundation for a good and successful life are truly universal among all big schools of thought that stood the test of time

[zek]

I spent two decades of my life living like an irresponsible, broke and pathetic loser. I realized over a year ago that change can only happen with discipline, enormous sacrifice/trade offs and some luck. Even then, change is slow, gradual and painful. I've learned to set aside all expectations of outcome and simply do. That journey led me to these videos on Stoic philosophy (as a way of coping with the rapid changes occuring in my life on a daily basis). I'm reading Meditations right now and will admit many chapters have moved me to tears (it's silly I know). When I picture Aurelius, with the weight of the world and an empire on his shoulders writing with such humility, discipline and honesty it really puts things in perspective for me. I'm midway through chapter 6 and it's easily one of the best self help books I've read.

[banksarenotyourfriends]

I usually ignore any spelling errors on these videos but "Take rsponsibility for your mistaks" at 14:28 is just too good 🙃

[lovenikolatesla]

These videos will benefit many people who are willing listen and apply, whomever is the creator of these videos your post are truly appreciated I mean that sincerely.
The children in orphanages and people who are lost in life will also benefit from hearing these videos it'll change their lives and give them hope👍

[WisdominQuotes]

"Let your occupations be few, ” says the sage, “if you would lead a tranquil life.”
~~Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, IV, 24

[yosois]

My English teacher taught me about this video. This is more accessible than a book translated into Japanese. Reflecting on my emotions, thoughts and even shits seems vary important.I would like to develop a new habit on a dairy night basis.

[aviaronov]

THANK YOU Marcus Aurelius. THANK YOU philosophies for life

[thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[Ali-nnce]

who is the speaker in the video? He should do audiobooks

[somethingyousaid]

Only temporarily can one improve one's life. The writing is on the wall. We all know that.

[wanderingsoul]

One of the last good emperors of the Roman Empire
- thankfulness
- journaling
- prepare for the worst
- focus on the tax at hand
- you have power over your mind
- don't allow others to negatively affect you
- take control of your thoughts and focus on the postives
- review your day everyday at the end of the day
- mediate on your death

[michaelosborne]

I like this video and think it’s excellent .. I’ve passed it on, however the advertising at the end dampens the spirit of the ultimate intention for me … cest La vie I suppose

[nixjun]

Can't recall anymore most of the teachings of all these People after more than 60 years. Oh, Dementia!

[mrchegg]

You could now be a roll model. Classic

[paolahamame]

The only one I find counter productive is the negative visualisation. He obviously was a wise man, I am surprised he couldn’t grasp the principles of LOA.

[jewels]

My life was so good but it has been thrown off course lately and I’ve been back to my old bad habits I am really a weak person