The Practical Life

Wisdom for modern living

The concept of StoicTech

Stoicism is something that interests me greatly, as it does many others nowadays, as a way of thinking about the modern world. The idea that it is our reactions to things which cause us harm, as opposed to the things themselves, is I think ever more relevant. Modern society overwhelms us with stimuli. Social media,…

The Practical Life

Mar 26, 2025

StoicTech

Digital Minimalism, Epictetus, Stoic, Stoicism, Tech, Technology
A healthier relationship with social media

Last week, I found myself in a familiar spiral: endless scrolling, notification anxiety, and a growing sense of mental clutter. My phone became less a tool and more a tyrant, dictating my attention and stealing my peace. The endless scroll. The notification ping. The constant digital noise. Sound familiar? In a world where technology threatens…

The Practical Life

Dec 5, 2024

Social Media

Digital Minimalism, Epictetus, Instagram, Social Media, Stoic, Stoicism