COURSE

How To Write Myself Stoic: A Practical Stoic Discipline Course

With Stephanie Poppins - The Female Stoic

Welcome to this - the Female stoic five day discipline course for Bluestockings. This focused journey is designed be a succinct, empowering boost to our stoic practice, all within the space of a working week. Just like any employment, stoic discipline must be adopted regularly and in a focused way, in order to achieve maximum results. Day one sees us channelling our Higher Self Day Two focusing on the Discipline of Assent), Day Three focusing on the the Discipline of Desire), Day Four on the (the Discipline of Action), And Day Five on the practise of voluntary hardship, And of course, we will be referring to the stoic masters and our female literary bluestockings, to inspire us.

Anxiety Clarity Wisdom Secular Mindfulness Contemplative Reading Stress & Anxiety Performance Health & Happiness Secular Self-Observation

Meet your Teacher

Stephanie Poppins - The Female Stoic

Leeds, UK

Stephanie has been teaching English Literature and Philosophy for over Twenty Years. Women are constantly seeking Stoic content - they're just not finding themselves reflected in it. The Female Stoic Podcast offers something the market desperately needs: Stoic Philosophy made relevant through Literature. This is Literary Empowerment! Think Hardcore History meets The Daily Stoic, for women, by women. Dig out your bluestockings. It's time to be empowered! #femaleempowerment

5 Days

6 students

No ratings

20 min / day

Anxiety

English

Lesson 1

Connecting With The Higher self

Day one sees us channelling our Higher Self. In Stoicism, the "higher self" is understood as the rational mind, or hegemonikon (ruling faculty), which aligns itself with virtue and logic, separating itself from mere animal impulses and external circumstances. It is the "true self" that is cultivated through wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance, allowing individuals to find inner peace and act in accordance with nature, rather than being controlled by emotions. With meditation and a journaling task, we will celebrate the best version of ourselves.

Lesson 2

Focusing On The Stoic Discipline Of Assent

The Stoic Discipline of Assent is the practice of consciously evaluating initial impressions, thoughts, and emotions before accepting them as true or acting on them. It acts as a mental gatekeeper, allowing one to withhold judgment on external events, avoid impulsive reactions, and ensure rational, virtuous responses. Listen to The Female Stoic Podcast to hear examples.

Lesson 3

The Discipline Of Desire With The Female Stoic

The Stoic Discipline of Desire involves consciously training oneself to desire only what is under our control—virtue and our own internal judgments—while accepting all external events as indifferents. This practice fosters inner peace, freedom from emotional turmoil, and alignment with nature, often summarized as wanting events to happen as they do, rather than as we wish.

Lesson 4

The Stoic Discipline Of Action With The Female Stoic

The Stoic Discipline of Action focuses on acting with virtue, justice, and social responsibility to contribute to the common good. It involves making rational, prosocial choices that benefit others while navigating life's challenges with resilience. Listen to The Female Stoic podcast for related literary discussion.

Lesson 5

Voluntary Hardship With The Female Stoic

Stoic voluntary hardship is the practice of deliberately seeking discomfort—such as fasting, cold showers, or sleeping on the floor—to build mental resilience and reduce fear of misfortune. By regularly enduring small, self-imposed challenges, individuals break their dependence on comfort, strengthen their character, and prepare for unavoidable life hardships.

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4.7

• 10 DAYS

Ten Days Of Stoic Journaling - For Women

by Stephanie Poppins - The Female Stoic

COURSE

• 3 DAYS

Writing Your Own Story – Empowerment Through Your Pen

by Stephanie Poppins - The Female Stoic

31 min

4.8

• TALKS

1 Wind In The Willows - Read By Stephanie Poppins