Stoicism focuses on our own responses and beliefs in order to address the underlying causes of anger. It explains that rather than being a reaction to actual events, anger is a reaction to our assessments and interpretations of those circumstances. Stoicism enables us to gain a more logical and unbiased perspective by questioning and disputing these judgements, which enables us to reinterpret events and react to them more calmly. By encouraging self-awareness, emotional resilience, and an increased controlled attitude to difficult situations, stoic practices like self-reflection, mindfulness, and fostering virtues like wisdom and temperance aid in overcoming anger. Continue reading Stoicism: How to Overcome Anger and Frustration