His social media following totals over 32 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos, which have amassed more than 5 billion views, and his podcast, 'On Purpose', is consistently ranked the world's #1 health-related podcast. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year, with over 360 million views. Over the past three years, Jay Shetty has become one of the world's most popular influencers. As by the time you reach the end of the book, you will have learnt something to make your life a whole lot better than it is at this moment.Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast 'On Purpose', distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. It may or may not have the same impact on you, but I can guarantee that the time you invest in this one will be worth it. For those who haven’t, well it’s never too late to get started. If you have read it already, please go ahead and share your experience in the comments.
#Think like a monk how to#
This book gives a whole new meaning of how different our lives can be if we adopt the monk mindset, how meditation can help us heal from the most painful traumas, how we are not our thoughts if we learn how to think the monk way, and how if we follow our true dharma with the intention of service we can find true happiness - Such vital insights and a lot more are discussed in this beautiful book. We get 24 hours in a day, but after our 9 to 5 routine, the rest many hours feel inadequate. But in the process of doing so, we forget how to live each day. The last year has taught us that we have so many things to be grateful for and that if we took some time in the day to reflect on them, we would realise how lucky we are. The way Jay Shetty explains it leaves a profound impact on you and how you can find happiness in a monotonous routine. The perspective put forth by Jay Shetty on the importance of a routine helps you start your day as usual, but it forces you to find creativity in your routine. It gives you a sense of purpose about what that day has in store, and then you are not left wondering where your life is supposed to be.Ī routine gives you a sense of calm and tells you to live in the present and take each day as it comes. In the chapter of ‘Routine’, Jay Shetty explains “that the only way to find some certainty is to stick to a routine when nothing is certain”. The next thing that stuck with me is the importance of having a morning and evening routine.Īs uncertain 2020 has been, we all have learnt that sticking to a schedule is the only way to keep ourselves sane. I am not going to explain the details of how this works because I cannot explain it as beautifully as Jay Shetty does, so go and grab the book. Stop and find out the root of that negative feeling, address it, and then Swap it with positivity feelings. He focuses on a concept known as ‘Spot’, ‘Stop’, ‘Swap’. In this book, Jay Shetty teaches us how to deal with negativity in unique ways possible. Negativity was a constant companion for all of us in 2020. Give - where a great emphasis is given to Gratitude, Relationships and the act of Service.Grow - this part focuses on the importance of Routine and the benefits of having a monk mindset.Let go - it caters to some of my most favourite topics such as Negativity and Fear.As these questions seemed the most relevant to my current state of mind, I didn’t waste any time and just got straight into it. When one is confined between four walls for months together, fear, anxiety, stress, and a deep sense of loneliness are just waiting there to wash over you thoroughly.
How to find your purpose? How to overcome negativity? How to stop overthinking? Why does comparison kill 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? Why kindness is crucial to success?Įach of these questions is something that I was thinking about in 2020. As the book arrived, I first glanced through the questions addressed at the back. We all have found different coping mechanisms, and for me, one of my coping mechanisms was reading books.Īs 31st December 2020 approached, Amazon, displayed ‘Think Like a Monk’ by Jay Shetty as a hot favourite, so I thought why not give it a shot.
As devastating 2020 has been, we all hope that 2021 will be the year of healing and that much-awaited year of happiness.
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