Montaigne: Control Your Inner Chaos (6 Journaling Steps)

Nearly five centuries ago, Michel de Montaigne fell from his horse and accidentally invented the essay — and the modern practice of journaling. In this video, we explore how that near-death moment transformed him from a nobleman into one of history’s greatest minds, and how his private notebooks became a laboratory of the self. You’ll learn six timeless journaling techniques Montaigne used to bridle idle thoughts, build inner calm, and create what he called “a back-shop of the mind.” These same methods inspired writers from Marcus Aurelius to Virginia Woolf, and can still transform how you think today. ——— Chapters: 0:00 Montaigne’s accident & the birth of essays 1:00 The invention of journaling 2:00 Two core ideas — Idleness & Solitude 4:00 Why the “back-shop of the mind” matters now 5:00 Six techniques to tame your thoughts 9:00 Montaigne’s decision autopsy 11:00 Final reflections & Patreon series ——— Support & Learn More: 📖 Join my Patreon for deeper journaling exercises →   / armenikus   🗞 Read my Substack essays → https://armenikus.substack.com 📸 Follow me on Instagram →   / armenikus   🐦 Follow on X →   / armenikus   ——— #Montaigne #Journaling #Philosophy #Stoicism #SelfReflection #MicheldeMontaigne #Essay #JournalingLikeGiants #GeniusAndInk