We have found from the feedback from the many thousands of people who have taken part in previous Stoic Weeks that Stoicism can have hugely positive effect on wellbeing.

Some of the benefits of completing Stoic Week have included:-

• Less negative emotions such as sadness, anger and fear
• More positive emotions such as feeling contented, happy and joyful
• Feeling more engaged in daily activities
• Better relationships
• Feeling more optimistic and enthusiastic
• Contributing more to the happiness and wellbeing of others
• A greater sense of purpose
• An increased ability to deal with life’s challenges

We know about these benefits not only from what people have told us at the end of Stoic Week but also from the surveys that participants fill in at the beginning and end of the week. This year we decided to make wellbeing the central theme, which could mean that the benefits might be even greater than usual – we hope so!