MenuForum NavigationForumMembersActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:Stoicism ForumStoicism Discussions: Stoicism in Practice - Personal Stoic AdviceHow Do You Actually Practice Stoi …Post ReplyPost Reply: How Do You Actually Practice Stoicism? <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-default" href="https://stoicplanet.com/user/11">Serenius</a> on February 6, 2025, 12:15 pm</div><p>One thing that’s helped me actually <em>live</em> Stoicism is what I call the <span style="color: #800000"><strong>“Stoic Pause.”</strong></span> It’s simple: whenever something triggers frustration, fear, or impatience, I take a brief pause—just a few seconds—to remind myself that my initial reaction isn’t reality, just a reflex.</p> <p>That pause gives me space to apply Stoic principles: <em>Is this in my control? What’s the rational response?</em> It’s like training a muscle—over time, the gap between emotion and response gets wider, and I make better choices.</p> <p>We live in a world of instant reactions (social media, news, texts), but Stoicism thrives in the space between stimulus and response. Try inserting a Stoic Pause into your day and see how it changes your mindset.</p></blockquote><br> Cancel F.A.Q About The Forum How To Create an account Change Your Nickname on the Forum How to change your profile picture
