Page Description: Stoicism is a school of philosophy founded in Greece in the early parts of the 3rd century BCE. It taught a particular way of living. Its principal focus was how to live a virtuous life, maximize happiness, and reduce negative emotions. Stoicism provides a framework for living well, and Stoic strategies are as relevant today as they were in ancient times. Practicing Stoicism doesn’t demand learning a new philosophical lexicon or meditating for hours a day. Instead, it offers an immediate, useful and practical way to find tranquility and improve one’s strengths of character.