6 Monk Habits That Will Change YOUR Life

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Many people are wanting more happiness and stability in their lives. In this video, I share with you 6 habits that monks cultivate in the monastery that can inspire you to cultivate your own habits. Our teacher teaches us that with an untrained mind, suffering will follow and with a trained mind, happiness will follow. I hope you can take this wisdom from the monk life and integrate into your own. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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    0:00 Introduction
    2:51 Go to bed on time
    5:42 Wake up early
    8:29 Exercise regularly
    10:45 Moderation in eating
    14:26 Keep clean & tidy
    16:49 Meditate daily
    19:45 Summary
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  • @nickkeomahavong01
    @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +193

    What habits do you need to incorporate into your life?
    Timestamp
    0:00 Introduction
    2:51 Go to bed on time
    5:42 Wake up early
    8:29 Exercise regularly
    10:45 Moderation in eating
    14:26 Keep clean & tidy
    16:49 Meditate daily
    19:45 Summary

    • @AmeliaConway
      @AmeliaConway Před 9 měsíci +11

      i think im doing well with the clean and tidy and exercise, but def could have a better bed/wake time and do meditation daily. I feel my eating is pretty good too.

    • @monikamarsollek3493
      @monikamarsollek3493 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Hi, Nick, thank you for sharing. I need ALL, of course I’m doing well from time to time, but there is no consistency. I choose the most urgent: go to bed in time. The others will follow.

    • @vinodunnithan6184
      @vinodunnithan6184 Před 9 měsíci

      1:28:63:"4990

    • @janetownley
      @janetownley Před 9 měsíci +9

      I literally do every one of those. I’m telling the truth.

    • @worldview730
      @worldview730 Před 9 měsíci +6

      the good ones, like less food consumption for starters

  • @marisajurgens3022
    @marisajurgens3022 Před 9 měsíci +500

    1) Go to bed early
    2) Wake up early
    3) Exercise regularly
    4) Moderation in eating
    5) Keep clean and tidy
    6) Meditate regurarly

  • @Betterversion09
    @Betterversion09 Před 7 měsíci +48

    Dear those who are reading this message, if you are having a hard time, remember that you are not alone and never give up. I wish you health, success, love and happiness!

  • @aldehorte
    @aldehorte Před 7 měsíci +102

    I'm married to a mentally ill woman. These practices have helped me mentally more than I could have imagined. Thank you for this teaching. The best part for me is spending time in prayer with God.

    • @user-sb9vg8dl7m
      @user-sb9vg8dl7m Před 6 měsíci +8

      Wish u best luck I can feel u since my home also my family two people are mentally ill so i know

    • @gillianpechey3608
      @gillianpechey3608 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Nick that was just what I needed! Thanks so much

    • @ronettebenito1729
      @ronettebenito1729 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @aldehorte I admire how you take care and patient to your wife, God bless you and your wife.

    • @aldehorte
      @aldehorte Před 4 měsíci +2

      It's difficult. The holidays were very hard. If I didn't have God in my life, I would fail at taking care of my family every day. The old me would have left long ago. I have 2 daughters that need a stable environment though.

    • @ronettebenito1729
      @ronettebenito1729 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@aldehorte God bless you and your family, keep fighting, God would never leave you alone.

  • @juliequick5526
    @juliequick5526 Před 9 měsíci +318

    I had a bad day today. I’m a carer for a very disabled husband and the universe sent me a curve ball! Back to basics is a key message so thank you Venerable Nick🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @carolineclynes1
    @carolineclynes1 Před 7 měsíci +14

    What a gentle soul you are. The non judgemental vibe is beautiful.

  • @sidraduncan2570
    @sidraduncan2570 Před 8 měsíci +69

    I am telling this first thing to my husband for a really long time because as kids I'm trained to sleep at 9pm . The world used to shut around me at 8 at night . It was new to me to experience waking up late and I can never get into habit of staying up late. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise😅🙏❤️🎉 my uncle has his gym in the house and seeing that growing up made me think it's really a part of life to do excercise. I choose yoga and meditation by myself at the age of 16 after trying all kinds of exercises. Having these 3 habits already, my hormones were so balanced that I used to eat less and granny was strict abt lunch time only. I feel beyond lucky being born in a house where all these habits were part of everyday life and routine. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏 I'm always thankful to my elders at each and every step of my life for bringing all good habits to my life with love.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 8 měsíci +5

      Wow that’s so great! Thank you so much for taking the time to share 😊

    • @surjitgrewal
      @surjitgrewal Před 7 měsíci +5

      You are lucky, I am 78 training now, still not late.

    • @chelseabunker2391
      @chelseabunker2391 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@surjitgrewal better late than never ❤ Good for you for learning to take better care of yourself ❤

    • @radhamahadevan1681
      @radhamahadevan1681 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Very good advice.Thanks a lot

    • @maryannsteffler3044
      @maryannsteffler3044 Před 7 měsíci +1

      🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @grippen3273
    @grippen3273 Před 7 měsíci +8

    This is rehab the best rehab for addicts for anything. The journey begins.

  • @jfdb59
    @jfdb59 Před 9 měsíci +48

    The sleep routine is HUGE. I have finally got this set in stone, but it took me many years of staying up too late, not getting enough sleep and then being tired and cranky. Trying to do too much, and being overstimulated. The sleep routine starts one to two hours before bed time. Plants lights go off, night lights go on. The nature sounds I play almost 24/7 shift from day sounds to night sounds (corresponding to the season), shades get drawn when the days are long so as to create the atmosphere for it. Even as I type this my 4 year old daughter is nodding off waiting for me to finish writing. We are in bed about 7:30-8. I try to meditate until 8:30, then go to sleep by 9 EVERY night and I get up at 5 (sometimes six on Saturday). This gives me a solid 8 hours. Do not skip the routine on weekends. Every night is the same. I used to like staying up late on the weekends but the time I gained was lost in the morning with sleeping in. Now I find I enjoy the early mornings far more where I can sit in quiet stillness and contemplation since the city is still sleeping in from staying up too late. So the world is mine. Peers I work with that struggle with mental health (which is pretty much everyone now) I tell the same; try a consistent proper night's sleep and a healthful diet, it will transform your life more than any medication and therapy.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Wow I love this. Thank you so much for your your experience and tips. I think it’ll be so much value for others. Keep up the great work my friend and keep inspiring 😊😊😊😊

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 Před 9 měsíci

      It worked for you!!!!

    • @rollandjoeseph
      @rollandjoeseph Před 7 měsíci +3

      Giving up alcohol is another life changer, im not preaching, just experiencing for myself

    • @nancyb.9759
      @nancyb.9759 Před 7 měsíci

      Wow- thanks for these tips also!!

  • @danielleb6064
    @danielleb6064 Před 9 měsíci +47

    Fixing my sleep would help with all the others!

  • @pamelapeterson2987
    @pamelapeterson2987 Před 9 měsíci +144

    I recently retired and my daily rituals have been thrown into a bit of chaos after having good habits/rituals for many years. When working, I found that my work hours were like an anchor, before which and after which, I had a chain of habits including exercise, meditation, etc., and now, even though I have more time, I'm struggling. Thanks for this motivation to work toward establishing some new daily rituals.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +32

      oh yes. That's quite normal. Give yourself that compassion and time to re-establish a new routine. It took me over a month to reset my schedule when i came back to thailand from the US :)

    • @nikitacolon1622
      @nikitacolon1622 Před 9 měsíci +22

      Give yourself patience. It took me about 14 months to find a new groove.
      Loving retirement and a renewed lease on life. Joined the YMCA and never looked back. Bless up

    • @pamelapeterson2987
      @pamelapeterson2987 Před 9 měsíci +7

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you. I am newly inspired.

    • @pamelapeterson2987
      @pamelapeterson2987 Před 9 měsíci

      @@nikitacolon1622 Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone in this. I am loving retired life so far. It's like I'm coming back to who I really am. Even though I loved my work, I did have a sort of "work persona" that wasn't always really ME. Now I am re-discovering all the things that I used to LOVE before I had to make a living.

    • @SundayBoy72
      @SundayBoy72 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Cheering you and encouraging myself…. Hugs

  • @jacquelineireland2273
    @jacquelineireland2273 Před 9 měsíci +87

    This list of habits is certainty doable. Blessings to you Venerable Nick for once again presenting such simple and life enhancing actions. You are the best. It's 11 pm now here in Pennsylvania and I am turning in. Good night and peace to anyone reading this❤.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Greetings to you Jacqueline. Hope you're doing well. Thank you so much and have a good night :)

  • @musingfoodie1041
    @musingfoodie1041 Před 9 měsíci +55

    In Ayurveda they say: “Your day starts the night before”. I highly respect wisdom of Ayurveda, so I couldn’t agree more.
    I recently found out that I have ADHD (going to bed late is very common among ADHDers). So I enjoy going to bed late as it is very peaceful and quiet at nighttime, as there are far less distractions.
    I am working on going to bed earlier, and I have made some progress. When I succeed at getting up early, I am far more “efficient” the next morning, in every way. And the body loves the stability of a nighttime routine.
    ADHD also means having a hyperactive mind, even if you are not physically hyperactive (as it is in my case), and I am not in favor of meds for ADHD. I would rather change my schedule.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Awesome. Please keep us updated on your progress 😊

    • @michelemarch2562
      @michelemarch2562 Před 9 měsíci +7

      You hit that right on the NAIL! NIGHT TIME IS SOOO peaceful & you really can't do that many tasks, b/c every thing is closed! No one. Including telemarketers( ugh) R blowing up your phone! . I'm ADHD too & I can 100% relate! My "to do " list is about 5 miles LONG! NO JOKE! I wake up and so much anxiety and frustration and overwhelmed in I just think of the billions and trillions of things I must do and they're all seem just as important as the other I mean what do I do go get my license picture done or should I you know call the mortgage company that I'm behind on* 8 months also I needed to get my license picture done since April and it's now the end of August and September basically September so I mean I don't know it and that's just two two times that times like a thousand others to do that are like just as important as that! It's SO OVER WHELMIMG! HOW CAN I NOT BE SUPER OVER WHELMED?

    • @pilarsilver5601
      @pilarsilver5601 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Good you can but try slowly steadily you'll get there .with out MED's.

    • @mavispocorni1593
      @mavispocorni1593 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Take it easy and work on only one daily..,until you finishes. Do this from Monday to Friday.Just relax on Sat and Sun, and start over.

    • @lindam4259
      @lindam4259 Před 4 měsíci

      One thing that has always helped me is to write down in the evening three things that you should pay attention to the next day. Although you may not accomplish all three the next day, it helps you keep track of priorities and you'll be able to easily carry over any unfinished items to the next day! You can train yourself to establish this habit annd you will not regret it - it will help you! Good luck.@@michelemarch2562

  • @lifeafter4066
    @lifeafter4066 Před 9 měsíci +7

    My mental health crashed 3 weeks ago, just under 3 weeks ago I walked past a man dressed in orange, something I’d never seen before. I googled what dressing in orange meant. The algorithm must have informed CZcams. So when I went onto CZcams, there you were. Within two days of coming out of hospital, I’ve had you by my side listening to your advice, I wasn’t left alone. It’s a strange turn of events. Thank you so much 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Oh wow. Welcome to the channel my friend. I hope these videos can support you along your path 😊😊

  • @krispykruzer
    @krispykruzer Před 9 měsíci +31

    I don’t know if this all meant to be, but what you’ve mentioned in your video is what I need in my life. My habits and the way I’ve been dealing with struggles in life is what is setting me back. Bad habits are leading me to exhaustion and unnecessary stress

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 Před 9 měsíci +44

    You confirmed that I am hearing in the right direction, which explains why my life is quiet, peaceful, orderly, good, and getting even better. As always, thank you and blessings to you and your family.

  • @mariahartsfield5467
    @mariahartsfield5467 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you I needed this.

  • @DonnaHolt-ge6om
    @DonnaHolt-ge6om Před 9 měsíci +12

    I appreciate your 6 habits to follow in life. .I will start with 10 pm bedtime and meditation before bedtime. Also, waking up early and eating only two meals a day and walking everyday. I believe in drinking water with my meals and after waking up, and before bedtime. What has memory, so therefore have loving thoughts when drinking water. Love and gratitude.

  • @teriturcotte9438
    @teriturcotte9438 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Blessings and thanking you for taking the time for those of us whom are stuck at the moment 🙏 Namaste

  • @user-iz1jm9yu2f
    @user-iz1jm9yu2f Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much!

  • @annegumbi4479
    @annegumbi4479 Před 6 měsíci

    this is very much helpful. thank you for this teaching

  • @user-bs9bs6ki3o
    @user-bs9bs6ki3o Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much Nick I really needed this today 🙏 you’re work and words are truly beautiful ❤

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 8 měsíci

      You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊 glad it’s helpful

  • @ZanzibarKumquat
    @ZanzibarKumquat Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for the help and the reminders. Sleep is a big one for me, and my coworker found what you had said about food to be helpful. Thanks for all you do.

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thankyou so much. All makes sense for a happy life. 💚

  • @VipassanaDhamma
    @VipassanaDhamma Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so much for sharing Ven. Nick.🙏🙏🙏

  • @YOURmom-zv8be
    @YOURmom-zv8be Před 7 měsíci +8

    Omg. I love this. Exactly what I need to hear. I'm so off track. I did have a ritualistic life for years and I was balanced my energy was good. I fell off track and took up some bad habits. I'm transforming back to the way I used to be. This is so helpful in keeping it simple. Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @gogoscorner1111
    @gogoscorner1111 Před 9 měsíci +2

    All of the things that I absolutely should be doing! I'm getting better, but definitely a work in progress. Thank you Venerable Nick! I'm always happy to see your videos and hear your messages 🥰

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Aww thank you so much my friend. Keep us updated on your progress 😊

  • @AlexNHitDogs
    @AlexNHitDogs Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thanks Nick! Great insight as always. Much love. ❤

  • @fernandaglavan
    @fernandaglavan Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks many blessings in your life .

  • @user-um9zb3ew1g
    @user-um9zb3ew1g Před 9 měsíci +3

    Hi Nick!!! Thank you so much for making this video. This video was like personal advice to me. A sign that I have to start again and stand up again in life. Because out of all the things you mentioned, I've been doing the opposite of it due to the ongoing stressful phase in my life because it's easier to escape than implement. However, it's time to change these things. My mental and physical health has been terrible. And I can't afford to make it worse. Thank you again for this personal advice, Nick. I will implement this daily❤

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +1

      You’re welcome and it’s ok my friend. We can start new again 😊 please give it a try and keep us updated on your progress.

  • @wayaca47
    @wayaca47 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Insightfull. Doable and Valuable. Thank You. Is so soothing listening to you.❤
    I am right on track again !🙏🏼

  • @Mirrodin82
    @Mirrodin82 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This channel is a blessing, thank you Nick 🙂

  • @laurenkemp-rk4ep
    @laurenkemp-rk4ep Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful! Thank you. Soothing, melodic voice too!

  • @jtempleton1465
    @jtempleton1465 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is my first experience in your presence. I'm very grateful for your message and instruction, beloved soul. 🙏♥

  • @silvercloud5087
    @silvercloud5087 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Thanks for improving our consciousness. I have been following your 10 daily reminders for some time . Love the changes in consciousness and mentality

  • @marielouisemulder4647
    @marielouisemulder4647 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you ven Nick...I wish you a nice day.

  • @JaneThomas58
    @JaneThomas58 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I do follow these daily!! Thank you Nick.

  • @muhlenstedt
    @muhlenstedt Před 9 měsíci +16

    It sounds so acessible and sensible that I am asking why I am living without these good habits and searching for complicated solutions .Thank you very much for stressing the role of them, your wordas are a treasure! 😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Awww thank you for your kind words. Yes it’s always best to go back to the basics 😊

  • @MaribelGonzalezGarcia-jn7ct
    @MaribelGonzalezGarcia-jn7ct Před 9 měsíci +6

    Dear Venerable Nick, thank you so much for your videos and wise advice. While we make life so complicated, your words are so UNcomplicated, down to earth, relatable and applicable to lay life. May you and all beings be happy and free of suffering 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci

      Aww thank you so much my friend. I’m glad it resonates with you 😊

  • @ladygaynor16
    @ladygaynor16 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you.

  • @user-pj8mn1qp3h
    @user-pj8mn1qp3h Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks Nick, I total concur with this message and will incorporate it in my life and that of my family.

  • @annakuk3950
    @annakuk3950 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you for this video Venerable Nick! As always you brings so much information and so much calmness (because listening to your videos is like meditation for me). I am still struggling with some things, like go to bed on time, specially in hot summer nights. But as you say, if it is a habit, it goes very naturally. I am very grateful for every video, you calms me and gives me energy and strength to keep improving my life in the right way!

  • @timwaldorf389
    @timwaldorf389 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Greatest advice! I’m blessed to have brought these into my life some time ago.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼☸️

  • @joellen6105
    @joellen6105 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Needed this - you have become so wise...thank you.

  • @DavidKelleherArtist
    @DavidKelleherArtist Před 6 měsíci +2

    Such a wonderful message Nick! I can sense your compassion and it is inspirational. Amen ❤

  • @nancyb.9759
    @nancyb.9759 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thank you beyond measure Venerable Nick- you are truly showing us a path of healing- and with such kindness. I used to berate myself all of the time for just about anything! Now, I hear in my own mind ‘that’s okay, no judgment’ in that kind voice of yours, even with the little laugh- We are soaking up your words of wisdom and encouragement out here☺️(Nancy)

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 7 měsíci +1

      WOW!!!! that's wonderful Nancy! That's amazing progress. It might look small but it's a very big step. Keep it up!

  • @SundaySpeaks
    @SundaySpeaks Před 9 měsíci +10

    I can’t thank you enough for these videos and your virtual mentorship. I am still full of anxiety and very flawed, however, I finally put down marijuana and haven’t smoked in 22 days since the defilements video has been on my mind for the last several mos and I started feeling guilty. I gave up alcohol as well for about 7 mos after your vid, I relapsed in June and have been clean again for about 2 mos and hope to never drink again. I desperately desire structure and stillness and struggle so much, yet these videos help me to refocus.
    I would love to visit the monastic community you were located at in Thailand and bring my 3&8 yr old daughters one day. I look forward to saving up enough money to visit and finally experience peace like monks and nuns. Nam myoho renge kyo ☸️🙏🏾

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +2

      wow thank you for sharing your experience. That's beautiful. Please keep up the great work that you are doing. Rooting you on from Thailand :) please keep us updated.

  • @wymandyer6261
    @wymandyer6261 Před 7 měsíci

    great vid and thank you

  • @michellemurphy4150
    @michellemurphy4150 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I realised yesterday that I love waking up before the world. I pack my husband's lunch, decide what I will cook for dinner, have quiet time, study and be there to greet him when he leaves for work. Then I go outside for some sunshine and be present for my little adopted girl who studies online through UCT. I am from Cape Town and have followed you for so many years. I like that you don't take yourself too seriously. I learnt not to be so ainal after watching your videos. I appreciate your effort. Thank you Nick.

  • @user-wi3ng1kq2z
    @user-wi3ng1kq2z Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you, Nick, this has been and is still a rough time in my life and this is so very helpful to me. I want to see more of your videos... I am 81 in a new country dealing with a life-changing experience for sure, but keeping it positive! I have my 82nd birthday coming up soon. This will be year two in Ecuador! Many good thoughts to you on this day. Kassandra Cornelius Powers

  • @gajananambhalerao9293
    @gajananambhalerao9293 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Again, u gave me when I needed!
    Thank you very much Ven. Nick!🙏

  • @annemariecrawford6473
    @annemariecrawford6473 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you very much ❤❤🇹🇹

  • @Hoodhippydave
    @Hoodhippydave Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really do love watching these videos I think I watched the first one about eight months ago and haven't put it down since I would literally trade it all. Living the dream brother living the dream.

  • @ai172
    @ai172 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Just listening to these basic healthy habits made me feel lighter,happier and peaceful. Time to tie the shoelaces for a morning run! Thank you for your valuable support ,Ven. Nick💞😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Awww wonderful! Yes get in your run. Please keep us updated 😊

    • @ai172
      @ai172 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Ven. Nick, just back from a lovely early morning jog. The air was crisp and a gentle wind caressed my skin as the sun was rising and its summer rays were shining the earth. Smiles were exchanged between other walkers and joggers and a strange sense of human connection dawned upon. Thank you for the motivation as always . Lots of love and light to you from California 😊💞

  • @nancychristian9597
    @nancychristian9597 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much I’m going to try this one thing at a time

  • @magdalenafabicka4412
    @magdalenafabicka4412 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much ❤❤❤

  • @jujumulligan43
    @jujumulligan43 Před 9 měsíci +8

    So very helpful. I listened to every word carefully. My sleep is an obstacle in my life lately. By not sleeping well, all other aspects of my day are affected. I will definitely meditate before bedtime now. Thank you so much. Peace to you and to all who see this video and listen. Love to all humanity.

  • @Punyotalin
    @Punyotalin Před 9 měsíci +3

    That's what.. we often tend to forget these basics foundational habits.. it was helpful my monk dear 😊

  • @maritzaghitza6373
    @maritzaghitza6373 Před 13 dny

    Much gratitude. Needed this advice. Will share with others.

  • @davyandilley-ui1bs
    @davyandilley-ui1bs Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've been looking for a channel like this. Thank you

  • @lanafeulner4083
    @lanafeulner4083 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Gratitude when I meditate. Giving to others is even more important. This is what has given me happiness, success, and peace.

  • @karenstone3625
    @karenstone3625 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You are so helpful Nick… I choose to work on the meditation as I’ve got the others down pretty well… the meditation is hard for me as my thoughts keep intruding but I will push on even if it’s for 5 mInutes to start 😊

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Beautiful my friend! You’re already ahead of the game. Keep incorporating this last piece a little at a time 😊😊😊

  • @karinjohnstone6690
    @karinjohnstone6690 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nick - you are so lovely. Thanks for this gift.

  • @KCeci
    @KCeci Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thank you venerable nick for sharing these practical foundations.
    Personally I think I got to work more on meditation, and I hope it can help me to moderate my screen time.
    I find that I have been leaning on screen time as a clutch to cope with work stresses. Even on days when I need not do urgent work at night, I don’t sleep as early as I would like to, and that make waking up early to have a good and consistent morning routine hard. Diving into work first thing in the morning isn’t the best way to keep a healthy separation between work and life.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +1

      thank you for sharing. the positive side is that you are aware. just slowly limit it day by day :)

  • @sioh3
    @sioh3 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Indeed these habits do encourage consistency. Proven and tested.

  • @nancymc
    @nancymc Před 7 měsíci +2

    always so very nice hearing from you nick.❤

  • @charlottemurphy4702
    @charlottemurphy4702 Před 9 měsíci +1

    ❤ makes perfect sense!! Thank you!

  • @TraceB
    @TraceB Před 9 měsíci +13

    I practice most of these & they are great reminders! My loud neighbors don’t want me sleeping before midnight 😂 Ear plugs don’t help 100% so it’s hard for me to fall asleep until they do. Thanks for sharing the beautiful waterfall on your IG stories, it looks so peaceful ✌🏼💚

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +6

      Aww thank you so much and I have had experience with loud neighbors before also. Not so pleasant 😆

    • @LeporidaeanDream
      @LeporidaeanDream Před 9 měsíci +3

      If you sleep on the side like me you can exploit that, bcs the ear that rests on the pillow is soundproofed. Now the other ear must be soundproofed similarly with something that absorbs all sounds, like a sideways "pillow hat" with straps that go all around the head. Blasted neighbors, if they don't respect people they should be kicked out and live in a barn like loud animals 😁 They make things difficult for your landlord if you have one so better that they move than everybody else. Wishing you peace and silent sleep.

    • @marianking1379
      @marianking1379 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Pray them out x

    • @TraceB
      @TraceB Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@LeporidaeanDream Thanks for the peaceful wishes! I do sleep on my side & have the comforter pulled all around my head 😂 The vibration of their stomping around is no match for the ear plugs. Yes, they should be in a barn…thanks for the laugh!

    • @LeporidaeanDream
      @LeporidaeanDream Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@TraceB Earplugs do nothing for me as well, but they can be used in combination with my advice. To give a better description, take a look at college wrestlers ear protection. It can be bought, enhanced and adapted with felt + bubble wrap etc. so you can have a really good nights sleep. It will not come loose if turning over. Remove the one where the ear rests on the pillow, sew it together and tada - silence is yours! It looks weird but sleep is adamant to health 😴

  • @cassvanessa5
    @cassvanessa5 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Sleep is a big one for me, as is eating. Working on it. Thank you 🙏

  • @Red23165
    @Red23165 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks hope you have more videos ❤

  • @kaushikchakraborty5510
    @kaushikchakraborty5510 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @robertashaffer3950
    @robertashaffer3950 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Thank you so much Ven. Nick 🙏
    I needed this reminder BIG TIME!
    I am grateful for this today. Incorporating these habits into my life will definitely make a difference. I have fallen off the wagon lately with some of these. No wonder I'm not feeling well in mind & body.
    These are written down in my journal, staring right at me. No excuses!
    Thank you again 🙏
    You will be going to sleep in 24 minutes!! 😄
    Blessings to you 🙏

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +5

      You're so welcome! It’s perfect timing. Just get back on the wagon and continue to be kind to yourself along the journey. You got this! Please keep us updated 😊😊

    • @robertashaffer3950
      @robertashaffer3950 Před 9 měsíci

      @@nickkeomahavong01 I will!!

  • @ZengHuaXiansheng
    @ZengHuaXiansheng Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great advice, Nick, thank you! 😊 One point that I still have to learn to follow is to eat with moderation. Today I cooked a meal for my parents and myself (cold noodles with sauce and cucumbers) which was very delicious. Unfortunately I cooked a bit too much because I don’t have enough experience in cooking for more than one person and we almost ate all the noodles except for a little bit. But I also made an interesting experience: It took me a lot of will power and it wasn’t easy for me but now I feel much better than if I hadn’t cooked.

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +1

      oh yes, eating can be challenging. Just slowly take the time to observe yourself and find the middle way. it takes some time :)

    • @ZengHuaXiansheng
      @ZengHuaXiansheng Před 9 měsíci

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Thanks! 😊 Today I ate less for dinner.

  • @sole9482
    @sole9482 Před 9 měsíci

    Thankyou so much, i will do all!

  • @AFRODANCE-uh5nf
    @AFRODANCE-uh5nf Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you! Great and useful video! 🙏❤

  • @astyanax905
    @astyanax905 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm so glad to see you're stil making videos! People would pay you for your advice, but fortunately for us that is not your style 😂

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I appreciate that! Thank you. It’s an honor to share. I’m glad it can be off some help 😊😊

  • @jessicaskok
    @jessicaskok Před 9 měsíci +3

    I like you!

  • @claireclaire0166
    @claireclaire0166 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you so very much for this. I will start today.

  • @shruthyg
    @shruthyg Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank u so much for this !!!!🙏

  • @tcrown3333
    @tcrown3333 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I've been a practitioner of Zen Buddhism since being ordained as a lay monk in1983. However, I really needed this reminder. Thank you so much, you are an excellent teacher. 🙏

  • @Nedmar
    @Nedmar Před 9 měsíci +5

    Habit 1 - Same as I do (09:30 pm. to 04:00 am.)
    Habit 2 - Same as I do
    Habit 3 - Same as I do (yoga)
    Habit 4 - Same as I do (intermittent fasting)
    Habit 5 - Same as I do
    Habit 6 - Still need to improve this aspect 😅

    • @nickkeomahavong01
      @nickkeomahavong01  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wow that’s fantastic my friend. Please keep it up 😊😊

    • @Nedmar
      @Nedmar Před 9 měsíci

      @@nickkeomahavong01 Thanks Bhante. No wonder I follow this schedule, for becoming a monk is a possibility I am seriously considering, after having been interested in theravada since teenhood. Working now on subtitling videos about buddhism and spreading dhamma materials.

  • @Rhyddid_tan
    @Rhyddid_tan Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences

  • @sharonkobus3214
    @sharonkobus3214 Před 7 měsíci

    Best advice ever, thanks

  • @Eric-zo8wo
    @Eric-zo8wo Před 9 měsíci +3

    0:32: 🧘 Learn six habits that can shift your life towards more consistency, happiness, calm, and peace.
    4:33: 🕒 Developing a consistent bedtime and wake-up time is important for establishing good sleep habits.
    8:54: 💪 Taking care of our physical body through exercise is important for achieving our goals in meditation and training the mind.
    13:18: ✨ Eating habits and cleanliness are important for a healthy body and mind.
    17:46: 💤 Meditation helps clear the mind and improve sleep quality.
    Recap by Tammy AI

  • @beeiz5656
    @beeiz5656 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Six simple habits that give us the balance we need in this chaotic world!

  • @yenaltamzouk
    @yenaltamzouk Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you ❤

  • @luzmindadosdos
    @luzmindadosdos Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks a lot for the good reminders.

  • @MsSammySimpson
    @MsSammySimpson Před 7 měsíci

    Oh so glad to have stumbled across your video Nick. So simple but so important. These are basic habits that we must incorporate into our lives but we have all forgotten this in our chaotic world. Now I will listen and learn to put these into action to create a more happy and peaceful life. Can't wait to see more of your videos. I hope to find a video of what are the best things to eat for our body and mind. Thank you 🙏💜

  • @artemchannel3525
    @artemchannel3525 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you very much 🙏

  • @michellemurphy4150
    @michellemurphy4150 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for all that you do to educate a lay Buddhist like me. I practice Nisheren buddhism, am a yoga teacher and you help me to understand how important consistency is. Michelle from South Africa.

  • @donnalawrence9054
    @donnalawrence9054 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for helping people .

  • @wanhawkins3513
    @wanhawkins3513 Před 6 měsíci

    Simple .well said.
    Sadhu.

  • @wsmith8914
    @wsmith8914 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you again Ven. Nick… im having immense difficulty getting rid of stuff for the “clean n tidy” pillar…but hearing your heartfelt humble laugh tells me i need more meditation to get my mind more clear Blessings to you and all you do

  • @user-po2pn2ux8r
    @user-po2pn2ux8r Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you this was very helpful and you look very happy and Healthy God Bless

  • @M_SS1
    @M_SS1 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you ❤🙏

  • @fdamdrmt
    @fdamdrmt Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you nick❤

  • @doreentanner5861
    @doreentanner5861 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you. I will try very hsrd .

  • @deericcio3379
    @deericcio3379 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you once again

  • @pattyluna3699
    @pattyluna3699 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you !!

  • @sunnycali1294
    @sunnycali1294 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom..