How To Enter A 'Flow' State Of Mind | Think Out Loud With Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty discusses the guiding principals of tapping into blissful moments and a 'Flow' state of mind.
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[@telundholm]

1. Connecting with people in a compassionate way puts me in my flow state. 2. The faith that everything will work out no matter how challenging is what keeps me motivated to go forward.

[@charliehobson33]

we are really lucky to have free teachings like this

[@kartik-xx9bh]

Charlie have a look at Robin sharma podcast

[@doyoueatrocks]

Yes we are :)

[@kimberlyclaireplacido4996]

Yes

[@treycaldwell4118]

If anything's free you are the product

[@EnricoIncarnati]

When I’m talking to people and helping them through their struggles, I realize I can be fully immersed more than working out, more than videography which are both of my passions but Mental Health and allowing myself to be a part of someone’s life and they feel comfort talking to me and I am able to give them guidance is so amazing.

[@MusicCrackhead]

1) An exchange of good ideas and ways to apply them to life motivates me. 2) Dance, running, and reading sends me into the the flow state.

[@iamu2247]

It starts at 9:20 to get the "how to" get into flow.

[@juliepaul5677]

U r talk on flow state was good. As u said everyone feels at one point of time connected to one self. As with me when I talk to people just randomly I feel I get answers to my question which I get n also to the person whose speaking to me. It just gives meaning n I feel motivated

[@yvesdorsi56]

Thank you so much

[@jusme8060]

Thank god

[@shwetasingh3928]

Thankyou

[@lightdweller1]

Anyone who has been in love (reciprocal), has experienced flow when they are together; that beautiful, timeless co-creation. So I got to thinking that all of life is a relational journey, so I played with it a little. I tried to practice falling in love with the most simplest and basic of experiences, like my very first cup of tea of the morning, the smell of freshly cut grass, the feel o the sun on my face (yes all those cliché things)... I practice really being still with it and embracing the experience as I would with a loved one. The result? I found the greatest of joy can be found in the smallest of things. I don’t have to be creating... it’s all the same thing... a oneness with being totally present in whatever you choose to experience. That’s on a good day though. I often forget to practice it... A LOT lol.

[@J85ero]

This is a beautiful understanding!

[@jusme8060]

You must be a man.

[@rumtum99]

I really like this idea. Fall in love with everything in life. 😃

[@lightdweller1]

@@jusme8060 Why must I be a man? I’m actually a woman.

[@lindavidyashanker2610]

When I'm speaking in front of an audience, my words are not always mine; i am connecting with group consciousnes , and am in flow state. I am totally alert and alive , and full of energy. I have let go of ego and trust

[@mariaportugall1933]

+linda vidyashanker Lovely Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Marnaavid Unexplainable Intervention (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good exclusive guide for learning how to hack your flow state minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend after many years got astronomical results with it.

[@shadowolf3998]

Connection with the Super Conscious is what I think of it to be. Higher Self and such. You can also do telekinesis while in that state.

[@erica7268]

linda vidyashanker I too feel most alive when standing and talking in front of strangers. This is what most people fear most. I need to find a career that incorporates this, it’s a rare skill and we were meant to use it. I hope you are. I’m working on it.

[@kellybest1905]

listening/singing to music, dancing, good dates/flowing convos, art, stand up paddle boarding, free writing when I'm feeling deeply passionate, working out, being in the sun

[@saliemgeb]

1. Knowing that everything I do (studying,...) has a purpose and that one day I`m gonna make a huge difference for the people around me. 2. I experience deep enjoyment and creativity when I watch videos (from Yes Theore for example) like this, because I love hearing meaningful quotes ( "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -Mahatma Gandhi) and I feel like there are a lot of topics (optimism, meaning of time, purpose of life, inequality, selflessness,... ), Jay Shetty talks and I start thinking about. I love those kind of deep conversations/speeches/... , that make me reflect on my life and behavior. This makes me hope, that one day everything might get better in the world and it makes me happier and it helped and still helps me through my depression.

[@drninjadog]

Saliem you have a beautiful soul darling. I am sure you are changing the world, one person at a time.

[@eternamenteamata]

1. What motivates me is making an impact, be financially free and help those struggling in life to remind them of their greatness 2. sharing wisdom and feeling belonging to a tribe

[@PsychokoreUndergroundRap]

Sounds perfect to me

[@stunnings4427]

You just like me...unbelievable

[@bharatgrover6528]

I was in my flow state while watching the video

[@billypalivela527]

i feel immersed when i am having a deep conversation about life and happiness with my friend...

[@alisharif4763]

I was motivated by you, man, and I'm enormously proud of you, and you're incredibly good man, we're really happy to listening to you, and we're always interested in getting new vocabulary, and great ideas from you thank you so much.

[@bigbambino8642]

Same I have adhd and every time I talk to people and have a deep convo it makes me enjoy them and things or see them from different prospectives and understand them more and what they think and that were more alike then we are different and I felt I used to go with the flow without trying now I force things a bit because I’ve felt disconnected in a way but I see it’s to help me grow to my true purpose things change and maybe it’s for a reason I can’t ruin my flow just passing by my man my thoughts and experiences ❤️

[@dianelewis9458]

I feel at my highest flow state when I am travelling to a foreign country and I am having a heartfelt connection with a local person and hear about their lives.

[@celia6772]

I have always had a passion for working with and helping others. The majority of my academics have been in healthcare or human services. I completed my undergraduates in healthcare administration but found that it didn't give me the scope or fulfilment I was looking for in the helping capacity. I didn't and still don't have the stomach for seeing people injured or hurt. I decided to complete my masters in public health because it just felt right, and I learned a lot about human behavior and statistics across the world. This instilled in me a desire to work abroad. I still felt like I needed to do something so I decided to complete a masters of social work. I feel like this was the final piece of a puzzle to what I needed to learn about myself in order to fully take on the role of helping others compassionately and empathetically as a humanitarian working abroad. It's amazing how life is guiding you if only you have the ability to follow your instincts and not your mind.

[@wonderwoman3dot0]

I get into flow state whenever I hear Jay speak - he just exudes so much passion and love. My mom adores him too!

[@RoxyHowes]

Creativity, designing, drawing and dancing and running...all exhibits great heightend happiness xxxx Thank you Jay! Loved this wow!

[@iconnolly102188]

Thank you for this inspiration! Jay gives words of clarity and is genuinely encouraging.

[@irnielpierre2281]

When i'm getting information on a topic i'am interested in like this video .

[@katprete2640]

Just immersed in your words... and love that Landon Asian accent! Much appreciated!Bless You! Regards from São Paulo, Brasil! :)

[@Mary_b]

When the typical limitations (sleep, eating, fear, etc) drop away because I'm so immersed in applying an idea or concept about how life may work and how it successfully connects to me in my life or someone else's.. and solutions come.. researching and discussing it as we apply it in the moment.. at that point it either makes perfect sense or sometimes it just feels completely wrong for me/them and we can then drop that line of thinking/direction and easily move on with letting the creativity come. I can then write and express it openly, honestly, in a relaxed yet driven state, like I'm painting a picture bringing it all together. Time just disappears. That's my flow.

[@guchfun]

Thank you Jay Shetty for sharing some great advice and wisdom!

[@DDtwerty]

OMG!!! This is the best, most practical, most relatable talk I have ever seen and listened! Thank you so much for this Jay! 🙏💞🙌

[@byemilie1168]

Parents can add so much to their children by watching and observing what their little ones gravitate towards even at a very young age. I thank my parents over and over for viewing this in me even when I was a toddler. I loved to create, art/crafting has surrounded me my entire life. This is and has been my bliss for years and even being retired from a few 9-5 jobs now it's still my main focus ...the day I pass on from this world will be the last day I create. So thinking back thru' the years my parents especially my Mother always encouraged me to follow that path, studying art in college had many professors telling me I'd never amount to much because I wouldn't do always what they thought I should be doing ...they almost killed that creativeness in me ...however Mom to the rescue always said ... just do what you like to do ...do it your way. I believed her more than those college professors Thank God! Life is believing in oneself, so many people in my life have called me crazy because I don't follow the norm but like Jay said basically observe things around you and put your spin on it ...that's so very true. Don't try and overthink it ......

[@anilmvalecha]

POWERFUL, JAY. THANKS FOR BEING THERE.

[@GlobalHealingGalaxy]

Love, takes me to deep bliss, and ecstasy . very creative.

[@Eddie1724]

What motivates me is the feeling of confidence, connected, and clarity. What gives me deep enjoyment is experiencing nature, when all the noise is off and I am in my own noise box

[@itspradeeppoudel]

You are great. You are fundamentally explaining the real understanding of involvement where we forget even ourself and just be with that particular thing. Great videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheTalitaDione]

Thanks for being so clear, Jay!

[@BSpong-pl7ll]

I flow when I'm listening to music and writing my poetry. It brings me utter joy!!!

[@yvonne43theunicorn27]

What motivates me is the fact that I have to stay focused to sustain life on this planet and what gives me deep enjoyment is meditating in the morning, paying homage to my ancestors and listening to the birds sing in the morning.

[@pavithrajanarsan1940]

I love Jay's sharing on the power of teaching..it expands our knowledge..thank you for the revelation! All this while i was thinking i am no expert to even share things i am learning..this message changed my perception..thank you very much ❤

[@K1993G]

My flow is when I’m playing basketball, or sports in general. Thank you for this video!

[@isurupunchihewa]

Lots of blessings to you Jay!

[@nalinisingh5653]

Loving people and creations motivate me,I feel the flow when I am alone,reading ,being among nature.thank you Jay wonderful post ❤️ peace and love always .

[@ouidadhope767]

I feel highly connected and immersed when i discuss topics related to philosophy and literature, also when I listen to a successful creative person .

[@shubraganguly8934]

I love painting with a variety of colours. For me that gets me into a zone where I'm completely in flow with being absolutely isolated from the surrounding.

[@yashagowda9927]

Thank you Jay .

[@monicanolan2820]

One of the best podcast! Thank you!

[@pixystix0629]

I'm on the flow by finding spiritual practice. I can not get enough of that feeling.

[@PsychokoreUndergroundRap]

can you elaborate on that... what do you actualy do?

[@rose6199]

same i love it

[@mishtijuno2945]

1. Watching your videos motivates me 2. Helping others makes me happy

[@ElizaWong]

Thank you so much for this knowledge and motivation, I feel more energised watching this!

[@pravendersingh6793]

Thanks Jay you are real teacher

[@EbrahimJohnson]

What motivates me is love, acceptance, and appreciative of my talents.... I get in a zone when I'm emerged totally in what drives me and that's music. Repetition also helps get that engraved in my mind.

[@charmerhue]

Very insightfull! Thank you so much💙

[@sorensoul]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@winniecheryl4333]

Thanks Jay, you've managed to bring out the best in me

[@_yogaandholistichealing]

Been blessed to be in flow with teaching, dancing, and when I'm creating as a designer

[@Kylelives369]

1) Getting to have the opportunity to motivate or enhance someone else experience, motivates me. 2) One of the more interesting ways I’ve found myself in a flow state is when all of a sudden you get to come extremely close to something going horribly wrong. It’s then that you don’t think, you react instinctively and without hesitation. Then afterwards, as almost as if a byproduct of flow, you have a good good laugh. I’ve been able to enjoy some extremely different ways of being in flow my whole life leading up to going into the Marines directly after high school in 2003. Quickly retired out after two years and loosing the majority of the sight in my no dominant eye. From there at twenty years old, I became a skydive addict for the next two years. Doing 100 jumps in the first six months and 450 in the first two years. Now for the shift. I begin working sports retail. Finding a new rush in my very creative communication skills when connecting with the customers. On top of the massive risk in merchandising patterns and excelling in some very serious leadership highs in motivational moments. Four years into retail and blowing minds, I was hit on my motorcycle. Now at twenty six years old, happily married to a wife who’s five months pregnant with a boy and with a eighteen month old son together already. I’m in coma for nearly six weeks on top of paralyzing my dominant arm, lung and a laundry list of other modifications. Thankfully I had several different insurance options keeping me alive on life support and my pregnant wife was amazing at paper work. My recovery was unheard of and what was excelling me then was that at every opportunity I had to beat the odds, I did. With every test that I could find a way shock and awe, I did. My goal was to put everything back to how it was before. I can now see that what I was doing was figuring out how to operate in more of an already familiar flow state. Bypassing the the damaged prefrontal cortex due to enduring a frontal lobe TBI. After a year and a half, my wife divorced me and after two years of working, I decided it was time to take on the next path. Now I’m getting to help patients at a medical dispensary in Sedona. Applying all the skills acquired along this path to do my job. Allowing myself to be in as much of a fully aligned, flow state vortex as possible. Being able to connect and assist here has been an excellent way for me to be a servant of the light and in the most rewarding flow states I’ve ever felt in my life. One Love brother.

[@katlegotsamai9027]

THANK YOU JAY SHETTY!!!!

[@odg8572]

great content! thank you for sharing

[@candacejones3352]

When I am cooking I feel flow particularly doing something like making dill pickles, making up a new recipe. I also feel flow when I first wake up from a dream and then write the dream in a journal. When I went to the Grand Canyon I felt flow, a combination of being in an altered state of reality or awesomeness. Also when I write, particularly poetry. I am usually alone and relaxed. I do not seem to be able to feel flow when I am stressed. I love this, never knew what flow was til now. :)

[@jonathangain7469]

I teach a high school social and emotional learning class and I use your words a lot when teaching them about loss, resiliency, purpose, and drive. I've taken several students from all F's to all A's and I always start with a high ability, low effort task. You're right, it is very effective. Just have to get them to break their 4-minute mile like Roger Bannister. Once they realize they can do it, they apply even more effort. Thanks for all you do! You're impacting more than just your listeners.

[@nadinem.1382]

Dancing is what puts me in the flow state

[@MusicCrackhead]

Nadine M. Me too!!

[@noahharmony]

Yes me too

[@mystiquestar5894]

Nadine M. Hey!! Same pinch..😄🤭❤️

[@dianncamp6507]

I have experienced the flow state a few times, when I used to work, and at a concert, where I noticed the singer was having some problem and I took it upon myself to help and joined in on a song that I was not familiar with and I seen those vibrational brilliant musical notes. Spectacular...

[@riddhipatel5386]

i feel connected when 1. i dance 2. while treating a patient 3. while making something for someone 4. while cleaning my room i love this guy.. i cant stop editing my comment as i go ahead with the vedio.. i was just thinking, i cannot stay in that state for long and there you just said it

[@Ejiofor1234]

This video might just have changed my life. Thank you Jay!

[@karranbonner527]

Awesome video, Jay!!!

[@mprado3356]

I feel totally involved when I'm writing music.

[@gracejasinthpriyadarsini2489]

Admirable speakers are God's gift to the people. My favourite speaker Jay genius

[@anniemkhungo2242]

Putting a smile and hope really motivate me

[@jeromegriffith2859]

This is brilliant. Just taught me how to start my day.

[@voicevamp]

I'm in the flow right now! I was looking for an image for an article I'm writing. FB Memories just popped up with a photo I took 5 years ago that is just perfect! The next thing that happened is I felt compelled to look at a video of yours. THIS ONE is the one that was presented to me. THAT is synchronicity. THAT is FLOW. Namaste. ❤

[@lindavidyashanker2610]

When I'm writing. Suddenly , my hand is writing down things having nothing to do with my thoughts

[@fatimazahraelaffas658]

Thank you very much jay you've change a lot in how i see life.

[@ArvindChauhansimran]

awesome video. your each and every word is so much precious. thank you so much.🙏🙏☺️☺️

[@isabelrylko3772]

It is a moment like this that I feel totally in my flow. Learning absorbing and listen to there people the have the same thoughts. Thanks

[@gracejasinthpriyadarsini2489]

My favorite speaker Jay

[@TheKatrinaRuthShow]

So cool to hear your thoughts on being in the flow state!

[@mphomontsho5996]

This is insightful

[@vishanmangar4108]

GREAT JOB.. I like these videos! Very interesting

[@AKR3_unofficial]

Greater video, man. I have learnt a lot of things from the gr8 video. Thanks

[@talkingthoughts8811]

1. I feel motivated when I think of my goals that I've set and written down in my journal. 2. My best ideas come up in my mind when I am in complete solitude.

[@nalinisingh5653]

Awesome 👍 Jay about Flow state ,oneness bless up 🙏❤️ rooted to Love and peace ❤️🙏🏻🌹 my divine Bliss ❤️🙏

[@thotaramani9271]

Great Optimistic Jay👍

[@dianelewis9458]

Great video!

[@TheYouniquepreneur]

I experience it when I am writing while listening to music. Music gets me into a flow state and writing is my love.

[@PsychokoreUndergroundRap]

Writing or typing?

[@kirua_h]

I once spent 8 hours on a song that I was remixing ...and after i finished i didn't feel tiered at all

[@PsychokoreUndergroundRap]

Same here.. usualy when i`m finished i have heard that track 10-15 times and it only will become better after with visuals

[@rumtum99]

Can we hear it?

[@KerryNeeds]

I like Jay Shetty. He has good energy.

[@valeriedubois8955]

When I'm dancing, doing choreography and poetry.

[@gordonvillagomez9062]

I am a father of four and your words and ora have me listening> I am highly intelligent my self and just recently got sober a couple years back and still have issues like all humans. But these videos help me tremendously in this crappy visual world. Thanks for helping and showing SELF CONTROL..

[@urmilaranka3312]

Jay ... Listening to you motivates me ... Thank you

[@sharirobb1117]

I just found your videos love them very interesting your very smart. Thank you for teaching us.

[@monikeestrada9953]

Happy thoughts, thinking of what I want to accomplish and seeing myself

[@Clarke1982]

When I am doing anything that fulfils me at a deep level. Skating, surfing, cycling, rock climbing, philosophical conversations, cooking, talking with my girlfriend, deep meditation. Things that generally challenge my coordination, creativity, problem solving, focus and intellect. Any state where the physical aligns with the emotional. But then I can skateboard without flow or I can skate with flow. For me it isn't always about the subject matter, it is about your state of mind going into that subject matter. Is it something that body and mind are both aligned with at that time. As Dr. Joe Dispenzer said, creativity happens when you merge a clear intention with an elevated emotion. Elevated emotion is very important. Without a high vibrational frequency it is hard to get into flow. For me it takes 5 to 10 minutes to get into flow when I meditate, but sometimes much longer if my amygdala is running the show and the Neo cortex is seriously offline. That's my 10 cents! Thanks for the great video. Great information!!

[@user-hd4vg1mr3o]

1. Am still watching this in 2018 but I can say that I am motivated by the goals that I have and want to reach. 2. what gives me deep enjoyment is when I listen to music or spend time with my friends and listening to you .

[@pavitra6731]

Thank you !!

[@manishchauhan7763]

1. What motivates me is the sense of making difference in the world. 2. I am at the best when I watch this kind of inspired videos or read some inspiring. Thy jay Shetty.

[@lotus1695]

Great information. Thank you so much. I'm in the process of starting my own business. Listening to you a good year now. You have helped me so much. In love and light-Austria

[@kimberlyviglianese5300]

Music ,yes this motivated me .

[@neerajinfluencer05]

Most of the time I watch your amazing vedio to get freshness of thoughts that's really appreciated

[@kofiduku934]

I feel the flow when listening to you!

[@kattsxec3751]

When I am by myself in a room with music blaring in my ears and I am writing the next part to my story...I have spent hours doing that and I do not even realise. I only experience sheer joy and content.

[@pattymarquis-larsen5282]

Watching you hearing you really listening to you..on how to get into flow its November 18/2020 thank you Jay

[@apprisedbeauty6783]

1) any potential I recognize is a motivation (most frequently I've seen situations where people devalue themselves various ways: I always try to interrupt patterns and give people more options) 2) when I'm in the middle of creating art on people (mostly hair and makeup) whether solo or on a team. I recognize when magic moments happen. Its honestly what I live for. I hope to expand on this through giving people information and their actualizing power that they've misplaced in external voices.

[@CLJuvenal]

Great delivery. I was passively listening while doing things around the house and thinking, "I know about flow and what it is, why am I listening to this?" But sure enough, there were some golden points Jay brings up that I picked up on listening all the way through. Currently reading THINK LIKE A MONK. Good stuff

[@LouiseCandelaria]

I’m motivated when my enthusiasm is matched by someone else... whatever topic.. if the person is engaged and asking questions and there is an exchange then I can share ideas and absorb that persons energy in a positive way.... most people don’t give out... they talk about themselves and never ask about another... I LOVE TWO SIDED CONVOS.

[@bettyclark8249]

Hi,😊 taking pictures. And poetry. Along with when I'm helping others or spending time with family.

[@waheedachaudhary7064]

Really a very good video

[@CryptoSchool]

I experience it when I work on my youtube channel, I love it ! So I decided that I'm going to go full time on my channel, to improve faster and make it grow...

[@helenedwards5075]

I’ve recently started painting and have experienced flow while doing this. Never thought I was any good at art but I don’t really care if it’s good or not, all I know is that I enjoy it!