Face your fears and manage anxiety through practical techniques. Understanding and confronting fear empowers you to overcome it. Practice breathing exercises and positive affirmations to calm anxiety.

Manage Fear And Anxiety

Start by embracing a monk mindset to find calm and clarity. Focus on cultivating positive thoughts, practicing mindfulness, and expressing gratitude. Begin each day with a meditation session to set a peaceful tone.

Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose

Take steps to uncover and align with your true self. This involves shedding external expectations and societal pressures to reveal your authentic identity. Reflect on your core values and passions to better understand who you truly are.

Discover Your True Identity

Make a conscious effort to stay present and fully engaged in the moment. Mindfulness enhances focus, reduces stress, and improves relationships. Incorporate mindful breathing exercises into your daily routine to stay grounded.

Stay Present

Develop a grateful and optimistic outlook. Gratitude can shift your perspective and attract more positivity into your life. Keep a gratitude journal and write down three things you’re thankful for each day.

Be Grateful

Seek joy and purpose in helping others. Acts of service create a sense of connection and fulfillment. Volunteer for a cause you care about or perform small acts of kindness daily.

Help People

Commit to continuously practicing the principles outlined in the book to achieve lasting change and growth. Adopting a monk-like mindset can transform your life by promoting peace, purpose, and fulfillment. It won’t be easy to transform your thought patterns but by continuously trying to improve you’ll be able to make any change that you wish.

Don’t Give Up

Strive to balance work, relationships, and personal growth. Achieving balance leads to a more harmonious and satisfying life. Allocate time for self-care, family, and personal development in your schedule.

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Build habits that support your goals and well-being. Consistent routines lead to long-term success and stability. Establish a morning and evening routine that prioritizes your mental and physical health. When trying to develop a new habit it’s important to schedule a time to pursue it rather then trying to fit it into stray time.

Develop A Disciplined Routine.

Work on letting go of negative influences and habits. Releasing negativity fosters a positive and productive mindset. Identify and distance yourself from toxic people and environments.

Overcoming Negativ

Be deliberate in your actions and choices. Intentional living brings greater fulfillment and purpose. Set clear, meaningful goals and develop a plan to achieve them.

Live with Intention

Using the monk mindset can allow anyone to improve their life, you don’t have to meditate for hours a day to utilize the techniques in this book. In addition to this overview, I highly recommend reading the whole book.

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

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Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, and former monk. Shetty’s vision is to Make Wisdom Go Viral. He is on a mission to share the timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant, and practical way. Shetty has created over 400 viral videos with over 5 billion views, and hosts the #1 Health and Wellness podcast in the world, On Purpose. Learn more at JayShetty.me.

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