“We must take a higher view of all things, and bear with them more easily: it better becomes a man to scoff at life than to lament over it.”Seneca
When faced with a challenging situation at work, try to step back and view it from a broader perspective. Instead of getting overwhelmed or frustrated, remind yourself that difficulties are a natural part of life's journey. For example, if you receive criticism from a coworker, see it as an opportunity for growth rather than a personal attack, mocking life's adversities from a Stoic viewpoint.
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
Romans 5:3-4 encourages believers to 'rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.' This aligns with the Stoic idea of bearing with challenges more easily and seeing them as opportunities for growth rather than sources of despair. It takes courage to face difficulties with resilience and optimism, ultimately leading to a stronger character and a more hopeful outlook.