How can I use this week’s “On Repair” theme to ease perfectionism and fear of failure in my journaling?

Try a 3-step entry each day: 1) Name one thing that feels “broken” (skill, routine, mood). 2) Apply Marcus Aurelius: “Learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.” List what details don’t matter to the repair (others’ opinions, perfect timing, flawless outcome). 3) Choose a tiny mend, not a makeover (send the email draft, tidy the first 5 minutes, ask one clarifying question). Close with Marcus’s reminder about character: aim for steady effort, not frenzy. In Stoic, use the daily prompts like “What can be repaired rather than replaced?” to reframe mistakes as parts you can mend, not proof you’ve failed.

I’m stressed about a strained work relationship. How do I journal about repairing it without overthinking every outcome?

Use a control-focused page. 1) Facts only: write what happened in 5 sentences without interpretation. 2) Epictetus lens: split the situation into “mine” (my words, timing, boundaries) and “not mine” (their reactions). 3) Draft one repairing action (clarify impact, apologize for your part, ask what would help). 4) Set a limit: 10 minutes to prepare, then act. 5) Debrief afterward with “The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts”—note one thought that kept the tone respectful. In Stoic, the prompt “Can you think of a time you had to repair a relationship?” can guide this structure day by day.

I feel out of control about the future. What’s a simple repair-focused journaling routine I can follow this week?

Try the SAME routine: S—Sort: write 3 columns (Control / Influence / Accept). E.g., “my effort” vs “market trends.” A—Act: pick one tiny action from Control or Influence. M—Mend: finish “I feel as good as new when…” and note one before/after change to recreate. E—Enjoy: echo Epictetus’s “festival of life”—record one small pleasure you noticed today. Repeat daily with the prompts (“What needs repairing?” “List 3 things you can do next week…”) to rebuild agency. Stoic’s weekly theme keeps the focus consistent so your entries add up to steady repair rather than anxious forecasting.

On Repair

This week, we’ll consider mending.

Nov 05, 2023 ― Nov 11, 2023

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