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🌿 Your compass to Stoic wisdom, guiding modern minds through life's chaos, towards living well. 🧭🍃 But she didn't stop there. Yet, Katie is more than a speaker.
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A creative powerhouse hailing from the vibrant North East of England, Katie Stidolph, aka The Savvy Stoic, is your guide through Stoicism's ancient yet enduringly relevant philosophy. Fuelled by a potent blend of business acumen, a deep-seated passion for classics, and a philosophical mind, Katie emerged from Newcastle University armed with a First-Class Honours degree. Her captivating talks have

brought Stoicism to life for countless individuals, showcasing how this time-tested philosophy can help us leap over life's hurdles and become the best versions of ourselves. She's a practitioner. Under the banner of The Savvy Stoic, she doesn't just preach these principles - she lives them. With authenticity and genuine passion, she invites others to join her in this journey of growth, understanding, and peaceful existence. With The Savvy Stoic, you're not just exploring a philosophy but discovering a lifestyle. One that cultivates resilience celebrates wisdom, and embraces the tranquillity we often forget in our bustling lives. Ready to embark on this journey with Katie, The Savvy Stoic? Dive into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern living, and learn how to live well amidst the beautiful chaos of life.

15/08/2025

💪 Fortitude Friday: The Courage to Let Go 💪

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

Life doesn’t always go to plan, and lately, I’ve had to sit with that more than ever.

The Stoics teach us that peace comes not from control, but from acceptance. From learning to meet life as it is, not as we hoped it would be.

Letting go isn’t weakness. It’s strength. It’s saying: I can’t control this, but I can choose how I respond.

If you’re holding onto something heavy — a plan that’s crumbled, a chapter that’s closing, a question without answers — this post might be what you need.

📝 Lessons in Acceptance: How to Make Peace With What You Can’t Control
👉 https://thesavvystoic.substack.com/p/lessons-in-acceptance

14/08/2025

☀️ Thankful Thursday: The Little Moments That Last a Lifetime ☀️

We went away to Naples at the end of May, and I’m still thinking about it. Not just the views (though this one was stunning), but the feeling — the stillness, the sunshine, the sense of being fully there.

It’s funny how the smallest moments stay with you. A quiet walk. A shared smile. The way the light hit the sea.

They don’t shout, but they settle into your memory and stay. And weeks later, you find yourself smiling at the thought of them.

Today, I’m thankful for those moments — the ones that don’t try to be anything special, but become unforgettable anyway.

13/08/2025

🧠 Wisdom Wednesday: Use Your Mind for What It Was Made For 🧠

“You’ve endured countless troubles — all from not letting your ruling reason do the work it was made for — enough already!” – Marcus Aurelius

How many of your fears have actually come true? 💭
How often has anxiety made things worse, not better? 💭

This reminder from The Daily Stoic hits home: we suffer more than we need to — not because of what happens, but because we don’t stop to question it.

The Stoics believed in reason, not to suppress emotion, but to bring clarity.

Your mind was made to separate what matters from what doesn’t. You just need to use it.

💭 Wisdom Prompt: What are you worrying about right now that isn’t really worth the energy? 💭

12/08/2025

🌿 Temperance Tuesday: Living Well, Not Just Long 🌿

“Life, if lived well, is long enough.” – Seneca

Seneca reminds us that a meaningful life isn’t measured in years or achievements — but in how present we are, how intentionally we live, and how often we choose enough over excess.

We’re constantly told to chase more. But temperance teaches us to pause, to slow down, and to focus on what truly matters — not just what’s urgent.

A slower pace. A quiet moment. A choice to be here, fully.
That’s a well-lived life. And that’s always enough.

11/08/2025

🌼 Mindful Monday: Walking With Presence 🌼

A lovely walk around my local park this weekend, and I couldn’t help but stop and snap this photo. Bees were buzzing, flowers were in full bloom, and for a moment, everything just felt still. 🐝

Starting the day with a quiet walk is something I don’t do often enough… but every time I do, I feel better. More grounded. Less in my head.

It’s such a simple ritual — but sometimes, the smallest things bring the biggest shift.

🌿 Your practice for the week: Take ten minutes to step outside and just walk. No goal. No rushing. Just presence.

08/08/2025

💪 Fortitude Friday: Start With Where the World Is 💪

“Be satisfied with even the smallest step forward and regard the outcome as a small thing.” – Marcus Aurelius

It’s easy to wait until the timing is right. Until we feel more ready. Until the world is less chaotic. But what if that moment never comes?

This page from The Daily Stoic is a powerful reminder: we don’t need the perfect plan — we just need to begin, from exactly where we are.

Fortitude isn’t always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s just a quiet choice to stop waiting and start moving.

📝 Your practice for the weekend 👇

What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it didn’t feel like the “right time”? Start it — even just a small step. Especially if it’s hard.

07/08/2025

🐝 Thankful Thursday: A Little Act of Kindness 🐝

I saw this little one struggling on the road, so I gently picked it up and placed it on a nearby flower.

Within seconds, it was deep in the pollen, doing what bees do best.

It’s something I try to do whenever I see one in trouble. A tiny act — barely takes a moment — but it always feels like the right thing.

The Stoics believed in living with virtue — doing what you can, when you can, regardless of recognition or outcome.

This wasn’t a grand gesture. Just a small, quiet reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be loud to matter.

Today, I’m thankful for that moment, and for the chance to help, even in a small way.

06/08/2025

🧠 Wisdom Wednesday: From Intention to Action 🧠

“First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus

It’s easy to say I’d like to be more focused... more creative... more calm.

But saying it is one thing. What matters is doing the thing.

The Stoics didn’t just sit around thinking wise thoughts — they lived them. They acted on their values, even when it was uncomfortable.

This quote sits on my console table as a daily reminder: It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up each day with a clear sense of who you want to be, and then taking one small step in that direction.

📝 Your practice for today 👇

Write down who you want to be — not in vague terms, but clearly. Then ask: What does that version of me do today? 💭

05/08/2025

💀 Temperance Tuesday: On Living With Mortality in Mind 💀

“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” – Marcus Aurelius

A peaceful walk through the cemetery this weekend. Dappled light, birdsong, and headstones worn with time.

It might sound morbid, but I find graveyards oddly comforting. They remind me that life is fragile, and that we don’t get to stay here forever. This is the heart of memento mori. It’s not about fear. It’s about clarity.

Knowing our time is limited makes the ordinary moments feel more precious. It helps us waste less of ourselves on what doesn’t matter — resentment, comparison, ego — and focus on what does: presence, peace, connection.

A still moment. A kind word. A walk in the sun. That’s the stuff that counts. ⏳

04/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Monday: When the Loudest Thing Is Your Own Mind 🧘‍♀️

July looked like a quiet month from the outside — but inside, my mind was anything but. 🧠

I sat with big thoughts, took long baths, and tried to remember that gentle rituals and wise friends are often the best therapy.

If your mind’s been loud lately too, this one’s for you. 👇

🗓️ July in the Quiet: On Mental Noise, Small Rituals, and Starting Again
👉 https://thesavvystoic.substack.com/p/july-in-the-quiet-on-mental-noise

Happy Monday. Here's to a mindful week! 🙂

01/08/2025

🛡 Fortitude Friday: Embrace Imperfection 🛡

"Don't go expecting perfection." – Marcus Aurelius

In a world that often demands perfection, the Stoics remind us that true strength lies in accepting things as they are and moving forward nonetheless.

Life isn't about waiting for the perfect moment (there's no such thing!); it's about making the most of the moment we have, imperfections and all.

✨ Your practice for the Weekend: 👇

Let go of the need for everything to be flawless. Embrace the beauty of imperfection and find your strength in the process. 💪

Happy Friday, here's to a great weekend. Stay Stoic! 🙂

31/07/2025

🎁 Thankful Thursday: The Gift of Now 🎁

“Give yourself a gift, the present moment.” — Marcus Aurelius

It’s easy to think gratitude has to be grand, that we need big breakthroughs, sweeping joy, or something Instagram-worthy to be thankful for. 🙏

But today, I’m reminding myself — and maybe you — that presence is the gift. This moment. This breath. This soft light, this sip of coffee, this exhale.

Even if things feel messy, unfinished, or uncertain… there’s something to be thankful for in the simple act of being here.

📍 A quiet reminder: You don’t have to chase the next thing. Sometimes, the wisest thing you can do is just be where you are.

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