Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

My Self-Improvement Framework

How to keep your life in alignment with your values

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Donald J. Robertson
Jul 29, 2025
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This article describes a general framework for self-improvement that I employ in coaching. It’s based on Stoicism and third-wave cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). It’s evolved quite a lot over the years, since we first described a similar method in the original Stoic Week online course. Based on feedback from cl…

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