there are no rules no interruptions and you have total Authority when you live alone but carelessness can lead to poor habits loneliness and a loss of potential when you have too much Freedom according to the stoics the key to strength is self-awareness and discipline ask yourself are you making the most of your time alone or are you sabotaging your progress this video will go over 11 typical blunders that people make when they live alone along with some tips on how to avoid them be careful not to fall into these traps by staying still if you
want to learn how to master yourself before you can Master life then you should subscribe all right then let's get started number one not setting a routine not having a schedule is one of the worst things you can do when you live alone at first the idea of having complete Freedom getting up whenever you want making your own plans on the spot and going with the flow may seem freeing but without framework that freedom quickly turns into a waste of time a lack of productivity and even a feeling that nothing is worth doing the stoics
put a lot of value on self-control and discipline because they knew that real Freedom doesn't come from doing whatever you want at the moment it comes from being in charge of your actions and habits no man is free who is not master of himself said epic tetus and a pattern is the best way to get better at controlling yourself if you don't plan your day time will slip away from you without you noticing when you wake up you don't do anything useful to start the day instead you mindlessly scroll through your phone for an hour
you keep telling yourself you'll get to work soon but something keeps pulling your attention away before you know it the day is almost over and you have no idea where the time went this kind of drift can't happen with a schedule it keeps you from having to make decisions you don't need to and gives your day a sense of order in meditations Marcus Aurelius often told himself to get up every morning with a plan at dawn when you can't get out of bed he wrote tell yourself I have to go to work as a person
what do I have to be upset about if I do what I was born to do he knew that without order and a disciplined start the mind could easily become lazy even when he was emperor of Rome set an alarm for the same time every day to build a strong habit when you live by yourself no one will wake you up to remind you to do something so you have to remember to to stick to a plan when you wake up at different times every day it throws off your internal clock and makes you feel
tired setting a regular wakeup time on the other hand teaches your body and mind for stability and energy step two is to make a morning routine that has a reason instead of checking your phone first thing in the morning do something that grounds you like meditation stretching writing in a notebook or reading something important Marcus Aurelius would write comments every morning to get his mind ready for the day you can do the same thing by writing down your thoughts plans or just goals for what you want to achieve plan your work or daily tasks once
you know what you're going to do in the morning senica once said no wind is good for a man who doesn't know which Port he sails that is if you don't have a clear goal you'll be thrown around by urges and distractions pick out the day's most important job and do it first this gets things moving and makes everything else seem easy focus on deep work instead of multitasking by giving projects or tasks time that you can work on them without interruptions the stoic said that you should be fully present in everything you do so
give each job your full attention and don't jump from one thing to another it's not just about work though a good routine also has to do with balance senica warned about the risks of working too hard and getting burned out he said the Mind must be given relaxation it will rise stronger and sharper after a good break it's just as important to plan breaks as it is to plan chores being alone means you have to choose to take breaks from work go for a walk stretch or just rest without feeling bad about it a practice
for winding down in the evening is just as important your morning sets the tone for the day and your evening sets the tone for how well you sleep when the day was over Marcus Aurelius would think about what he had done and how he could have done better self-examination like this helps you grow and keeps you from getting stuck in bad habits when you live with other people their routines affect yours but when you live by yourself no one can hold you responsible you don't have anyone telling you to get up on time do your
work or take care of yourself this is where a lot of people get into bad habits like staying up late skipping meals putting things off or distancing themselves what's worse is that these habits form so slowly that you don't even notice them until they're normal the stoics teach us that following rules is not a punishment but a way to get free having a set schedule not only helps you get more done but it also calms you down when you wake up you know exactly what needs to be done this takes away all the stress and
doubt you are in charge of your time and don't let it slip away the most important thing is that you show yourself that you are in charge of your life not your feelings not your activities and not the day's events pay attention to this if you make a habit that helps you reach your goals you'll not only save time but your whole life will change number two ignoring personal safety when no one is around to warn you it's easy to forget about your own safety when you live alone it may not seem important to lock
your doors or check your smoke alarms but they are Marcus Aurelius said the thing that stops you from acting moves you toward action what gets in the way turns into the way this means that you should deal with problems like ignoring your safety because getting past them can make you more determined make sure your home is safe get good locks make sure your home is well lit and keep emergency supplies close by you can't just hope for safety you have to do something about it it's up to you to keep yourself safe when you live
alone not anyone is there to double check the door is locked at night hear a strange sound outside or warn you to be careful that's why you need to care about your own safety the stoics thought that people should get ready for the worst so that they could deal with problems calmly and successfully senica said a man is not afraid of the storm if he has already prepared his ship the same rule applies to your home if you get ready you won't have to live in fear or worry start with easy things make sure that
all of the doors windows and even the back entrance are locked securely you might think I live in a safe neighborhood nothing will happen but where you live isn't the only thing that makes you safe it has to do with lowering chances no matter what put a security camera or a peephole on your front door a simple camera or video doorbell can keep people from coming in keep your apartment door locked at all times if you live in an apartment if the building's front door is locked that doesn't mean your unit is safe another important
part of defense is lighting a dark house makes it look like no one is there which makes it an easy target make sure that your area is well lit especially the entrances halls and paths motion sensor lights outside your house can be a good way to keep annoying people away use timers or smart lamps to keep lights on at certain times inside to make it look like someone is there even when you're not fire safety is another important safety issue that is often forgotten being careless is easy when you live alone you might forget to
test smoke monitors leave the stone move on or overload the outlets but not taking care of these things can lead to bad things make it a habit to regularly test your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms put a fire extinguisher somewhere easy to reach and learn how to use it keep an eye on candles and open fires at all times and don't leave the stove while something is cooking being ready for an emergency is just as important as not having one you need to know what to do in case of an emergency like a Breakin a
fire or even a medical crisis keep important things like a Flashlight batteries first aid kits and bottled water in an emergency bag you should keep emergency contacts on your phone but you should also write them down somewhere easy to find in case you lose or break your phone if you live in a place where natural disasters are common you should know the risks and be ready for them know the best places in your home and have a plan for how to get out of there in case of an emergency aside from keeping your home safe
be careful about what you share online sharing that you live alone your location or realtime updates while you're away can make you a Target it's easy to post about your life without thinking the stoics knew how important it was to keep things private sometimes being quiet makes you safe when giving out too much information to strangers be careful about who knows your address living in fear is not the point living with awareness is living alone gives you a lot of freedom but freedom without duty is dangerous Marcus Aurelius taught that every problem is a chance
to get better safety measures shouldn't be seen as fear or extra work instead they should be seen as a way to get ready and learn to rely on yourself you'll feel safer and more confident in your own place if your foundation is strong number three letting the house get messy it's easy to put things away after a long day and tell yourself you'll clean up tomorrow but this can quickly become a crowded space that makes you feel bad about your mental health senica said a home is not a place it is a feeling how we
take care of our surroundings affects how we feel when we're in them pick up after yourself every day for a short time it doesn't have to be a deep clean just make sure you clean up after yourself if you live alone your surroundings is more important than ever a clean home makes you feel good your house shows what's on your mind not only does your room get cluttered when you let dishes pile up laundry pile up and other things take over but so does your mental health the stoics knew that chaos in the outside world
often leads to trouble inside if the things around you are not in order your thoughts will also be jumbled the words of senica tell us that a house is more than just four walls it's the atmosphere we make inside it that environment has a direct effect on our ability to concentrate our mood and our health as a whole it starts out small by the end of the week there will be a whole stack of dishes in the sink instead of just one by accident a few clothes on a chair become a place to store things
you won't even realize it until your space feels too big and you keep putting off cleaning this is why it's important to do upkeep every day no need to do a deep clean every day but it does help to clear out your space every so often every morning make your bed and every night wash your dishes and put things back where they belong don't let mess pile up a messy home can also make you feel like you're not moving forward the more stuff there is around you the harder it is to think straight and act
Marcus Aurelius wrote a lot about getting rid of things that aren't important and focused on what is if you seek Tranquility do less or rather do what's essential he wrote in meditations this also goes for your living area your home will feel more peaceful if you get rid of things that aren't needed if you live alone no one will clean up after you or hold you responsible this is why making it a habit to keep things in order is so important make an easy cleaning schedule instead of waiting for things to get out of hand
pick up after yourself every day for 5 to 10 minutes plan to do a deep clean once a week this means you should dust wipe down surfaces and take out the trash by making small regular changes you can keep your room from getting too big your home should be more than just clean it should also be a place that makes you feel good look around you and ask yourself does my environment make me feel calm or stressed it will slowly drain your energy if your area feels crowded disorganized IED or ignored but if it's clean
well-kept and full of things that make you feel calm it can be a real place to unwind and concentrate the stoics felt that life should be simple not just in how they thought about it having fewer things and taking good care of the ones you do have gives you a sense of order and gratitude a clear space helps you think clearly when everything is in its place you can concentrate on what's important without being distracted there's no need to be proud of how your living place looks be proud of how it makes you feel you
have to be self-disciplined to live alone and keeping your space clean is a daily reflection that you are in charge of your own life number four skipping social interactions when you live alone it's easy to shut yourself off but being alone for a long time can quickly hurt your m mental health even though the stoics pushed for inner peace they knew that Society was important the ancient Greek philosopher epic tetus said we were born to work together like feet hands and eyes even though you might not be with other people it's still important to stay
in touch don't lose touch with your friends you can call or message friends family or even people you just know to let them know your thinking of them keeping in touch with other people keeps you stable and in touch with the world outside your four walls when you live alone it's simple to tell yourself that being alone is just how things are at first it might even feel good to have your own room and not have to deal with anyone else on the other hand if you're not careful that peace and quiet can slowly turn
into loneliness the stoics believed in being self-sufficient but they never pushed for being completely cut off from other people the ideas of epicus tell us that people are meant to interact with each other and be a part of something bigger than themselves you need deep ties to keep your mind and emotions in check no matter how independent you are if you skip social contacts you might not notice the effects right away which is a bad thing you might feel fine for a few days at first after a week you realize you haven't talked to anyone
other than a quick text your world starts to get smaller very quickly when you spend too much time alone talking to other people starts to feel like work instead of something that comes naturally you begin to tell yourself that you want to be alone all the time but the truth is that you've just stopped connecting with other people man was made to work together wrote Marcus Aurelius even though he was ruler and had a lot of Duties he knew how important it was to connect with other people stoics knew that connections like friendships Family Ties
and even casual chats keep us interested in life they help us see things in a new way make us think and tell us that we are a part of a bigger world if you pull away too much your mind starts to focus on yourself and your thoughts can get out of hand it gets harder to deal with small problems because you don't get the support you need from other people make getting together with other people a goal to avoid becoming lonely you don't have to be the friendliest person in the room or force yourself to
be in big groups but you should try to stay in touch to keep those relationships strong all you need is a quick phone call text or chat with a neighbor a friend or a loved one make time for social activities even if it's just getting coffee with a friend or joining a neighborhood group of people who like the same things you do when you can't always meet in person use technology to your advantage video chats online groups and even social media can help people connect with each other having people around you who Inspire and push
you is another important part of social well-being senica wrote associate with those who will make a better man of you this means that you should avoid spending time with people who bring out your worst traits welcome people who can help you get better think carefully about the ties you keep up what matters is not how many people you have in your life but how well you get along with them time for the people who make you feel good push you to grow and help you see the bigger picture finally keep in mind that socializing isn't
just about getting something it's also about giving something being helpful to other people is one of the fastest ways to get out of being alone give your time help someone when they need it or just be there for a friend who is having a hard time being involved in the world will make you feel more linked even though it can be great to live alone you should never cut yourself off from other people connecting with other people is what keeps our minds sharp our emotions in check and our Spirits full even if being alone seems
like a good thing don't let it become a trap keep in touch reach out and keep in mind that life is meant to be shared number five neglecting your finances taking care of your money is even more important when you live alone it's easy to let things slip with when you don't have anyone else to lean on stoics thought that people should live in Balance stay away from excess and focus on what's important it was senica who reportedly said wealth is not having many things but having few wants keep track of what you spend make
a budget and set aside some money every month make sure you pay your bills on time and don't spend money you don't need to being responsible with your money will help you feel like you're in charge of your life not your bills it depends on how you handle your money whether it gives you Freedom or stress nobody can help you out financially if you get sick or hurt when you live alone not even a neighbor or family member you have to pay all the bills make all the financial decisions and pay all the expenses still
a lot of people don't take care of of their money either by spending too much not planning ahead or avoiding possible risks the stoics believed in being independent being moderate and being ready for anything these are all important things to keep in mind when handling money senica's wise words remind us that real wealth isn't having more but wanting less you get back control of your money when you let go of wants that aren't important and focus on what does does you can become more disciplined in this area if you live alone but only if you
really do it start by keeping track of what you spend there are times when people don't even know how much money they waste until they see it everyday costs like coffee takeout and membership services can add up fast whether it's a notebook an app for budgeting or something else make a method that works for you being aware is key it is impossible to handle your money well if you don't know where it is going next make a spending plan and follow it the stoic said that we should only worry about things we can manage you
can't change the market bills that come up out of the blue or emergencies but you can change how much you spend and save keep your wants and needs separate things like rent electricity and food are necessary expensive meals last minute purchases and high-end Goods not really but that doesn't mean you should never have fun being responsible now will save you money problems later not having an emergency fund is one of the worst things people do when they live alone life is hard to plan for you could lose your job your car could break down or
you could have to pay for medical bills out of the blue the stoics were very good at premeditatio malorum which means figuring out problems before they happen if you don't have a safety net and live from salary to paycheck one unexpected cost could make your whole life a mess try to put away enough money for 3 to six months worth of bills in a different account that you don't touch unless you have to on time pay your bills not meeting due dates may sound easy but a lot of people do it which causes late fees
higher interest rates and extra stress if you can set up automatic payments or set up notes to help you stay on track to stay ahead not fall behind is the goal taking care of your money the right way gives you peace of mind that your future is safe lastly don't let your living go up although you may get a raise or have extra money that doesn't mean you should spend more many people make the mistake of improving their lives every time they get more money by getting a better apartment clothes and food but the only
way to be truly financially secure is to live below your means and not overextend yourself to keep up appearances musonius Rufus a stoic teacher told his students to live a simple life and pay attention to what's important he knew that being responsible with his money wasn't just about money it was also about Freedom when you manage your money you don't get stuck in debt worry about your bills or want more all the time it's now possible for you to live a meaningful life without having to worry about money money shouldn't rule your life it should
be used to help you take charge make a plan and follow the stoic way of being finan Ally independent number six ignoring mental health when you live alone you're your own friend when it comes to your mental health when you don't have someone living with you to check on you it's easy to forget about your mental health it was important for the stoics to take care of both the body and the mind it was Marcus Aurelius who said the happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts take care of your mental health
take some time to think relax and pay attention to how you feel if you need help ask for it taking care of your mental health is an important part of having a good life living alone can give you a lot of freedom but it also means you are fully responsible for your own mental health it's easy to forget about your mental health when no one is around to check in on you or be a comforting presence this is especially true if you get busy with the demands and tasks of daily life the stoics on the
other hand knew how very important it was to find inner peace they didn't just work on mental control they also worked on physical discipline in meditations Marcus Aurelius said something wise the happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts negative thoughts can grow in your mind when you're by yourself anxiety self-doubt loneliness and even anger can start to take over the stoics told us to be in charge of our feelings and thoughts they thought that we can't always change what happens to us but we can change how we react to it it's
even more important to pay attention to your mental health when you live alone to think about your ideas set aside time every day spend a few minutes it's writing or meditating in the morning write down all of your fears stresses and any bad thoughts you may have writing down your thoughts not only helps you clear your mind but it also helps you see things in a bigger picture the stoics were known for negative visualization which meant that they would think of the worst thing that could happen to help them understand their current troubles in a
bigger picture you can train your mind to welcome difficulties in instead of being afraid of them by doing this meditation and being mindful can help you stay grounded and focused as well as thinking about things the stoics learned to live in the present concentrate on what they could manage and let go of what they couldn't it's easy for your thoughts to get out of hand when you live alone but mindfulness can help you stay in the moment and stop worrying about things that don't matter also it's important to get help when you need it the
stoics believed in being independent but they also knew that being weak can make you stronger epicus and other stoic teachers told us that we shouldn't be afraid to ask for help when we need it you don't need to handle everything by yourself please don't be afraid to ask for help from friends family or Pros if you are having emotional or mental problems human relationship is important for mental health you can do this by going to therapy joining a support group or just talking to someone you trust last but not least make sure you set limits
for your mental health it's great to be able to plan your own time when you live alone but if you don't set clear limits work worry or other people's needs can take over your time the stoics thought that you should focus on what's important and get rid of things that aren't important plan your time wisely set aside times to rest relax and do things that are good for your mind give yourself the freedom to say no when you're feeling too busy your emotional health is much more important than always trying to meet other people's expectations
or please them you should take care of your mind just as much as you do your body you can better handle the challenges of living alone and have a life full of inner peace and emotional stability if you practice Daily Reflection become more mindful ask for help when you need it and set mental limits the stoics tell us that our happiness comes from how we handle our thoughts not from what happens around us if you keep your mind in check your life will too number seven not having a backup plan for emergencies things will go
wrong and when you live alone it's even more important to have a plan the stoics thought that you should plan for the worst and stay calm when bad things happen the good man is ready for everything senica wrote spend some time learning what to do in case of an emergency learn what to do in case of a power outage a medical issue or anything else that comes up out of the blue when things go wrong it's better to be ready than not know what to do emergencies can happen at any time and if you live
alone you are responsible for all of them even if it's just an unexpected Health scare power loss or something else not having a backup support system can make things feel much worse the stoics knew how important it was to be ready not to avoid bad luck but to be able to handle it with calmness when it did happen s said it well a good man is ready for everything when you live alone you have to be ready for the worst and keep your cool when things go wrong you can make sure you're not left scrambling
in a situation by taking steps ahead of time the stoics were very strong not because they never had problems but because they saw problems as normal parts of life they taught us that being mentally and physically ready can help us handle the problems that come up in life with calmness and ease start by learning what to do in case of an emergency what are you going to do if the power goes out there's a fire or someone gets hurt have you got a first aid kit a flashlight a plan for how to get in touch
with Emergency Services knowing what to do in case of an emergency can make all the difference even if you're not expecting one keep important emergency number numbers written down and easy to reach and always charge your phone even when you're just hanging out at home you should keep an upto-date list of what you need and a list of your health care providers if you have any long-term health problems or take medications in case of an emergency put together a kit with water non- perishable food a first aid kit batteries and any medicines you might need
this kit should be kept somewhere you can get to quickly in case of an emergency stoic told us to prepare for Hard Times not because they were afraid but because it was smart to do so by getting ready for situations ahead of time you can handle them without getting stressed out having a group of people you can count on is another important part of being ready for a disaster even if you live alone the stoics knew that life is about Bal bance which means being able to depend on yourself while also working with others in
case of an emergency you should make a list of friends family or co-workers that you can call you should be able to keep your freedom but you should also know that you can get help when you need it the stoic idea of sympathia says that all living things are linked don't cut yourself off from everyone keep in touch with people who can help you through hard times along with having someone to lean on make sure your living space is safe and works check your smoke alarms carbon monoxide monitors and fire extinguishers often small steps like
these will help you spot possible dangers early and give you peace of mind that you're ready in case something goes wrong lastly keep your mind ready the stoics told us that What Makes Us upset is not the event itself but how we think about it you can't stop problems from happening but you can decide what to do when they do develop an attitude of Peace acceptance and solving problems when something unexpected happens don't freak out instead think about what you can do right now to fix the problem thought for the day what matters is not
what happens to you but how you react to it when you live alone you are fully responsible for your own health and safety you can face any unexpected situation with confidence if you plan for problems ahead of time you'll know that you've taken the right steps to handle it getting ready isn't just about staying safe it's also about staying in charge staying calm and acting wisely as the stoic say number eight being too rigid with your schedule it's important to have a plan but don't make it so rigid that you can't enjoy being spontaneous life
is unexpected so it's important to be able to adapt we learned from the stoics that we can't change everything but we can change how we react some people believe that what happens to you doesn't matter as much as how you handle it make room in your schedule for things that might not go as planned when life changes whether it's a friend dropping by out of the blue or a sudden chance comes up up be ready to adapt and roll with it you don't have to always follow your plan in life what matters is how you
deal with what comes your way when you live by yourself it's important to have a routine because it gives you order stability and a reason to live but one of the worst things you can do is stick to your plan so much that you miss out on the unexpected parts of life if there is one thing that the stoics taught us it's the we can choose how to respond to things that happen to us it's not what happens to you that matters but how you react to it this wise man said if you plan out
every minute of your day and don't leave any room for change you might get upset or stressed when something unexpected happens it sounds good to have strict plans but life is unpredictable and one of the best things about living alone is that you can choose how how to adapt you don't have to be in charge of every part of your time you just need to be able to handle changes with kindness give yourself some freedom in your routine this does not mean giving up all order instead see your plan as a guide not a prison
you should schedule time for important things but you should also leave some blanks so that life can happen automatically perhaps an unannounced friend calls to meet up or you are presented with a chance that could be fun or beneficial if your plan is rigid and can't be changed you might miss out on these moments that you need to recharge enjoy life or grow senica said it is not that we have a short time to live but that we waste a lot of it so this is the main difference between having an organized but flexible life
and having a rigid life with no room for fun or new things when we let go of our plans and welcome the unexpected life can give us some of its best moments adding this kind of freedom to your life can also help you stay away from burnout if you make too many plans you might feel like you're always on and you won't be able to relax or fully enjoy the moment a flexible schedule on the other hand lets you breathe change and find the right mix between work and play it clears your mind so you
can stay cool when things don't go as planned like when your to-do list gets pushed back or when your surroundings change unpredictability wasn't seen as a Bad Thing by the stoics they thought it was an important part of life we can have better more satisfying experiences when we let go of the need to control every little thing it's not about always having a great day it's about how we deal with the bad things that happen allow yourself some Freedom during the day don't let your plan run your life let it run your life being flexible
can help you live a Fuller and more Balanced Life For example you can enjoy an unplanned chat go for a walk when the weather is nice or just spend a few hours doing something you hadn't planned the stoics knew that you can't always make things happen the way you want them to you have to learn to accept things as they are number nine not setting boundaries for yourself the lines between work and play can get fuzzy when you live alone you may be always ready to take calls or answer emails because you work from home
setting limits was very important to the stoics especially when it came to yourself Marcus Aurelius said be strict with yourself but easy on other people make your limits clear figure figure out when to stop working and start having fun do not let other people's needs take over your personal time make room for yourself to recover and keep your peace you have a lot of freedom when you live alone but it can be hard to manage your own time and space people often mess up when they don't set clear limits especially when they're trying to find
a balance between work and fun some people let their personal life get in the way of the their work life this can happen if they work from home or are always ready for calls and emails if you don't set limits the lines between the two can get fuzzy leaving you mentally and physically worn out the stoic stressed how important it was to set limits both with other people and with ourselves Marcus aelius said it well be strict with yourself but easy on other people setting boundaries isn't just about telling other people no it's also about
telling yourself yes for people who live alone setting and sticking to those rules is completely up to them you need to be in charge of your time and energy so that work family and social responsibilities don't get in the way of your personal life draw clear lines around your work sometimes it's easy to let work get in the way of your personal time when you you work from home you might work late at night or feel like you need to be ready all the time in case someone needs you to help them Marcus Aurelius would
tell us though that we are in charge of what we do set an end time for your job ahead of time and stick to it set a mental or physical alarm that goes off when it's time to stop working for example you could turn off your computer close your office door or go for a walk to Mark the change for from work to rest you can avoid stress and give your mind a chance to relax by making clear boundaries between work time and personal time keep your free time safe when you live alone it's easy
to let other people's needs get in the way of your own time you might always feel like you should be able to help your friends family or co-workers but your time is valuable and you should be treated with care should you need to take a break or say no to someone don't feel bad about it it's important to set limits with other people but it's also important to set limits with yourself the stoics thought that the only way to be truly self-disciplined was to know and respect your boundaries setting aside time to relax and take
care of yourself is one way to do this it's important to treat this time as seriously as work or other responsibilities set aside time to relax and recharge whether it's a walk in the Woods reading a book or doing nothing at all this is important for your health you won't have the energy or mental focus to show up for yourself or anyone else if you keep giving other people all your time last but not least understand that boundaries also apply to your mind don't let worry or bad thoughts get into your mind without checking them
out first first like you do with your time be disciplined in your mind by putting limits on your thoughts figure out when your thoughts are going in circles or when you're worrying about things that don't matter and learn the stoic Art of Letting Go in the same way that you control your plan you should also control your mind you can make your own rules for your life when you live alone but you have to be controlled and deliberate about how you use that Freedom make rules for your time and yourself you should know when to
work when to relax and when to take care of your mental and emotional health Marcus Aurelius said to be strict with yourself make your life one that respects your wants and keeps your peace boundaries are not walls they hold you back from living a life that is out of balance satisfying and true to your ideals number 10 10 not taking care of your health it's easy to ignore your health when you live alone like when you skip workouts or don't get enough sleep having good health is important for everything else in your life though the
stoics thought that people should be strong in every way it was epicus who said no man is free who is not master of himself regular exercise healthy food and sleep should all be top priorities you live your life through your body so take good care of it when you live alone you may not take care of your health as much as you should it's easy to forget to move eat well and take care of yourself when no one is around to tell you you might not work out eat whatever is easy and quick or stay
up late looking through your phone the truth is though that your health is what holds everything else in your life together nothing else will grow without it the stoics knew how important it was to be strong in both mind and body hypocrates once said no man is free who is not master of himself if you want to master yourself you have to take care of your body as well as your mind taking care of your health is your sole Duty when you live alone make time to work out every day this doesn't me mean you
have to become a gymrat but you should move your body often to keep your energy strength and mental sharpness find an activity that you enjoy and make it a regular part of your life it could be a daily walk a morning stretch practice or going to the gym according to stoic thought discipline leads to Freedom this is true for your health as well as for your work and personal life food that that is good for you when you're by yourself and don't want to cook it's easy to grab fast food or leftovers that being said
what you eat has a direct effect on your health energy and happiness to follow the stoic idea of modesty try to eat in a way that gives you energy without making you overindulge you can either plan your meals ahead of time or keep healthy options on hand eating well isn't just a way to keep your body going it's also a sign of care for yourself you'll show yourself that you're worth the work if you choose healthier foods put sleep first it's easy to get distracted or busy late at night whether it's work fun or other
things still sleep is the best thing you can do for yourself the stoics knew that getting enough rest was good for the mind and body Marcus Aurelius often often thought about how important it was to get enough rest to stay clear and focused during sleep your body heals grows new cells and gets more energy aim for a regular sleep plan set up a relaxing routine for bedtime and stay away from screens and stressful activities before bed the next day your body and mind will be grateful last but not least remember that your body is how
you experience life you won't be able to enjoy the things that mean most if you don't take care of it living by yourself may give you freedom but you are the only one who can make sure your health and safety pay attention to your health and give your body the love and care it needs this will help you build a strong base for your life that will support your work relationships personal growth and happiness the stoics believed that inner strength was important you should do the same for your body learn to control yourself inside and
out number 11 forgetting to celebrate your wins no one is there to enjoy small wins with you when you live alone but the stoics told us that one important part of living a good life is celebrating our progress according to marus aelius the happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts take a moment to enjoy what you've done no matter how small recognize your progress whenever you finish something whether it's a job a project or just getting through a tough day you should treasure your trip and be proud of the work you
put into it people who live alone don't always have anyone to cheer them on enjoy their WIS or even notice the little things they do well throughout the day it's easy to forget about your own success because you might not think it matters if no one else notices it but the stoics tell us that one important part of living a good life is celebrating our successes no matter how small they are someone smart once said the happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts the power of our thoughts lies in the fact
that we can choose to be happy by recognizing the progress we've made toward our goals do something nice for yourself when you finish something celebrate your hard work whether it's finishing a job you've been putting off finishing a project you've been working on or just making it through a tough day you don't need a Big Show or praise from other people to recognize your success the stoics actually said that recognizing these wins even if they are small is a good way to become more grateful and strengthen your inner strength think about how much work you
put into each task in a world that puts more value on the end goal than the way there it's simple to forget to Value the hard work that leads to that goal the stoics thought that your true value comes from how hard you work to reach your goals not just how well you do you train your mind to focus on what you can control your acts your attitude and your strength by enjoying the process this gives you a sense of inner satisfaction that doesn't depend on approval from other people it's not selfish or self-indulgent to
celebrate your wins it's a way to acknowledge the progress you've made and the hard work you've put in it's a sign that you've grown and are committed to life on purpose take a moment to think about your trip now that you live alone do not wait for other people to confirm your growth confirm it yourself don't forget that your trip is yours to enjoy every move you make no matter how big or small shows what kind of person you are how disciplined you are and how committed you are to living a good life even if
no one is there to praise your work be proud of it the stoics thought that the only way to be truly happy was to find inner peace and be proud of your own Deeds no matter what was going on around you that's why you should celebrate yourself the next time you finish something no matter how how big or small thank yourself for your hard work think about how far you've come and enjoy the trip you're on really the decisions and acts you have in life show up in your life by celebrating your wins you're supporting
the stoic idea that happiness comes from how you choose to see and value your own life not from what other people say about you there are many good things about living alone but there are also many hard things stay away from these 11 mistakes on your solo trip to get the most out of it even though our world is very busy now the stoics have a lot to teach us about how to live a balanced disciplined and peaceful life subscribe and turn on alerts if you like this video that way you won't miss another tip
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