How can I use this week’s quotes to uncover my strengths when I’m anxious about the future?

Try a quote-to-strengths reflection. 1) Pick one quote each day (e.g., Covey on self-control, Brené Brown on embracing who you are, Lao Tzu on small steps). 2) Copy the quote into your Stoic journal entry. 3) Ask: “What strength does this quote highlight?” (e.g., self-discipline, authenticity, patience). 4) Find one piece of evidence from your life that shows that strength—even a small moment. 5) Set a tiny action for today that uses it (one email, one boundary, one 5‑minute task). Repeat daily. Over a week, you’ll collect proof that your strengths are real and usable, which calms future-focused anxiety.

I struggle to name my strengths. What should I journal each day this week to get clearer by the end?

Use a 7‑day strengths map with the week’s prompts: Day 1: “For what strength would I most like to be known?” Write 3 examples from your past. Day 2: “I feel most strong when…” Note the conditions (time, people, tasks). Day 3: “Have I ever been surprised by my own strength?” Capture what you did, not how you felt. Day 4: “What strengths do I admire?” Circle overlaps with yours. Day 5: “What kinds of strengths are there?” Sort your examples into buckets (thinking, relating, doing, feeling). Day 6: “Hey, I’m really good at…” Write first answers without editing; add one proof each. Day 7: “Can strength be developed or is it born?” Decide one strength to nurture and one to start building. In Stoic, keep each day to 5–8 sentences to stay consistent.

How do I turn work stress and fear of failure into a strengths-focused journal entry this week?

Use the “flip and build” approach. 1) Name the stressor. 2) Pema Chödrön’s reminder: difficulty softens and teaches. Ask: “What is this stress trying to teach me?” 3) Identify two existing strengths you can bring (e.g., perseverance, clarity, kindness). 4) Oprah’s cue: “What would I do if I believed I could succeed?” Write the next smallest step (Lao Tzu). 5) End with a one-line commitment: “Today I will use [strength] to do [small step].” In Stoic, revisit the same entry tomorrow and add what you learned—treat each attempt as evidence that your strengths are growing.

On Strengths

This week, we'll focus on strengths.

Jun 12, 2022 ― Jun 18, 2022

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