Bøger af Ben Aldridge

Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers. YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophieswhichhelped him restore balance, peace, and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practicalchallenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power upyour focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness.The challenges are based on ancient philosophical ideas - such as 'shame attacking', facing your fears, and appreciating the small things in life - as well as the ancient arts of Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, and meditation. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.- - Learn to master a growth mindset and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by Cynic philosophers.- - Get curious, question everything, and power up your critical thinking like Socrates.- - Learn how to make good life choices inspired by Aristotle'sGolden Mean.- - Train your mind and embrace discomfort with cold-water therapy or digital fasting like Buddhist teachers.- - Increase your mental resilience by keeping a setback diary like the Stoics. - - Power up your focus & concentrationwith a walking meditation inspired by Zen philosophy.- - Protect your wellbeing by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the Taoists. Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!

Seriously Happy is a practical self-help guide for teens, exploring 10 life lessons based on ancient philosophy – from Stoicism to Zen – to help tackle self-doubt, build resilience and banish anxiety.

“The more we value things outside our control the less control we have” EpictetusEvery one of us will encounter tough times. There’s no escape. This is what it means to be human. But what if there was a way to make these tough times easier?Enter Stoicism.This ancient Greek philosophy has a lot to offer that is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago – its guiding purpose was to help us to live better lives. The Stoic Golden Rule was that “we can’t control external events, but we can choose how to respond to them”. This idea can have a profound effect on how we exist in the world.Taking Stoic philosophy into the everyday, practical philosopher and adventurer Ben Aldridge, explores the 10 key Stoic guiding principles and how they can help you build a more resilient life.This book isn’t just for philosophizing – it’s a book for doing.Ben also shares a host of challenges that you can use to put Stoicism into practice. These include:Creating your own anti-bucket listIntentionally experiencing voluntary discomfortCultivating a non-judgemental approach to lifeContemplating your own mortality (Memento Mori)“You have the power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength” Marcus Aurelius

Join Ben Aldridge as he offers a selection of strange and wonderful challenges designed to takeyou out of your comfort zone and into the unknown. Ben shows you that learning new skills, mental and physical, will help you to cultivate a stronger, healthier, more resilient mindset to face your everyday challenges.