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Premeditatio Malorum
technique
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A Stoic philosophical practice involving the mental rehearsal of potential setbacks or negative events to build resilience and reduce anxiety.
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"This is premeditatio mealum says the unexpected blow lands heaviest. If you're just naively going through the world expecting everything to be wonderful, never considering that this might happen or that might happen, you're going to be caught off guard."
Attribution: The Stoic technique is explained as a method for anticipating and preparing for potential difficulties