Very good application of the “know what’s under your control” principle Bethany. Thanks for sharing it!

Gratitude and moderation make for a happier life…

Helene, focusing on the present is difficult for just about everyone, including me.

And thanks for catching my spelling error. I’m sure Epictetus wouldn’t let it bother him, but fixing my spelling errors is definitely under my control!

Cathy, letting go of what I can’t control has really made a big difference in my life.

And I really like your use of “Is this worth the energy?” I think it’s a good application of Stoicism.

Haven’t really read much of the Stoics, engrossed as I am by the Epics and the Tragics (LoL), but I definitely knew the real meaning of the word (ummm, Greek native…)

Btw, there’s a misspelling in the Greek philospher’s name: it’s *Epictetus*. You correct this tiny one, and I’ll be more than happy to share with my Greek heritage groups!

I have a real connection with “know what is under your control and what is not”, as I come face to face with this everyday, before 10 am.

Let me explain, I used to make business phone calls in the morning before 10 am and track my progress. I used to get depressed when people didn’t pickup, or I got the answering machine. A colleague of mine suggested that I don’t track who picked up the phone as this is something I could not control, he suggested that I only track my phone calls (dials), as this is the only thing I could control. I am much happier person since moving to this approach.