How can Epictetus's ideas help with modern stress?
The relentless demands and uncertainties of modern life amplify the same anxieties I addressed long ago. When faced with overwhelming work pressures or social media's constant barrage, ask yourself: 'Is this specific worry, this external demand, truly up to me?' Focus on your response, your judgment, your intention. Cultivate the strength to accept what you cannot change and the wisdom to act with virtue where you can. This inner resilience is an antidote to external chaos.