How to Release Stress… (3 Ways)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

How do you currently release stress? Feel free to share what has worked for you :)

[@Jencredible731]

Meditation and concentration of my breathing. Then I'll walk and just let my mind zone and do what it do, but I'm mindful of the thoughts so I can analyze them later.

[@Jencredible731]

Meditation and concentration of my breathing. Then I'll walk and just let my mind zone and do what it do, but I'm mindful of the thoughts so I can analyze them later.

[@ChillAndPeaceful]

Understanding things for what really is

[@AndAbr21]

Thank you Venerable Nick. My release is through meditation, Buddhist practice, and exercise. Can I ask your view on medication use for mental health problems. As it is designed to alter the chemicals in the brain, by taking it is one breaking the Buddhist vow of not using intoxicating substances? Kindest regards. 🙏

[@jamesbuckner6536]

One point medition and circle of breathing

[@terrystith9568]

You say minimize. I simplified. People think I'm crazy. But, I needed to. People will stress you out! Solitude works. Zen

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Minimize your life. Mine is. Less is more, small is beautiful, simple is best.

[@sanso1972]

Thank you Nick.... I needed to hear this today. I have so many things going on in my mind and I'm feeling overwhelmed and as always your words comfort me. You don't know how much I appreciate your kind words of wisdom. Because of you my dark days have become brighter. Again....thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you my friend. I’m glad to hear that it’s helping 😊 keep it up

[@mendyviola]

I have zero stress with my hair or clothes. I don’t spend a lot of time or money on them or worry about if it’s “in” or not. My stress comes from things/situations that don’t align with my values: organization, financial stability, honesty, peace, and independence. All of my personal goals and activities revolve around those values. For stress relief, I go for a hike/walk or a bike ride, gardening, intuitive painting, or just singing at the top of my lungs - things that don’t involve mental energy.

[@MsSinth]

Thank you! You are such a gift to KZbin

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@starlightx6662]

I agree wholeheartedly!! ❤💯

[@ginahamlyn2569]

I get rid of stress by talking to a friend, exercise, be in nature, garden and do house chores and meditation. Thai massage helps too.

[@DoyaliZingaro]

Thank you, Venerable Nick, for this video! It's always a great day when there's a new video from you. :) Lately I have been watching your videos with my breakfast because it helps me to slow down and stay grounded, and go through my day more mindfully. What has worked for me in terms of reducing stress: definitely minimizing my wardrobe, and dancing. I open my closet, and all my clothes are hanging, and there aren't too many, so it's easier to maintain and decide what to wear. My goal is to use what I have and not buy more. I have always wanted to get down to just two outfits (wear one, wash the other) like you! Maybe one day I'll get there! I also notice that dancing, like you said, takes me out of my mind and back into the present moment, because I can't think while I'm focussing on the steps! I practice Irish Dance! Dance makes me feel pure joy! Thank you also for your past videos on speech. I keep returning to them and even made notes and printed out a piece of paper with bullet points, and used it before going out, to remember what to ask myself before speaking. I don't always catch myself😅, but my relationships are improving because of the attention I'm giving to speaking correctly and listening. Thank you!❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience. I love hearing your progress. Please keep it up and I think it’ll inspire others. You’re doing great 😊

[@josephine2869]

Thank you. I found this video when I needed it the most. I am stressing out these days and don't know how to release it.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@ronjaraubertochter971]

Thank u Nick ❤ much love from Germany

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re so welcome and greetings from Thailand 😊

[@AnrupB]

I had to learn all of this due to illness. I had to hire help (friends disappeared and my father helped while he could), preparing 3-4 days of outfits laid out in advance, hair usually up in a simple bun (also lost a lot so I am learning natural hair care which actually has reduced the time and energy needed), eating simple one pot meals to simplify and reduce time and energy cooking, and seeing that long meditations will be key to my health the rest of my life...as well as more gentle exercise instead of weight lifting everyday. Feeling strong is great, but looking very strong isn’t important to me anymore! I’d much rather live with inner peace after various sources of long term stress caused illness. The small changes now are helping me recover and I always prefer less external stimulation with more time to simply be. If we could all implement more stillness with fewer responsibilities (even small ones like some you mentioned), stress wouldn’t be as much of a concern. Thank you. ❤

[@AmazingDogMom]

Work has been extremely stressful for a long time and my boss has not been taking a leadership role for us for over 1.5 yrs. After going to her multiple times for help, I decided to push through my anxiety and go to her boss for help. It was scary knowing that it put me in a vulnerable position, but I knew it was the right thing to do. Your video reminded me that you can't let things build up. Sometimes doing something perceived as risky is the right thing to do for your own sanity.

[@girltalkbeauty]

Yes I'm a hospice aide and it's becoming overwhelming

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Hang in there my friend.

[@starlightx6662]

Care of others can be very stressful. I found everyday doing something for myself (self care) was essential. I have cared for my parents now for 4 years now.

[@tienkiengiang68]

Good evening Ven. How are you sir? Thanks for your great share.❤ sadhu sadhu sadhu 🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I’m doing well. Thank you so much. Hope all is well on your end 😊

[@ThePeKingSpace]

最近一个多月压力有点大，很荣幸可以看到你分享的视频，非常的感谢🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@victorylau1466]

I am now experiencing a lot of stress and really feel that i am helpless. Its a great that I suddenly watch this video and feel much better now. Thank you very much. These are very good advices. Hope everybody can have a happy n abundant life. ❤

[@ZengHuaXiansheng]

Great video as always! I think that one important skill when it comes to minimizing your life is also to prioritize. I’m interested in so many things and I’d like to be able to do them all well. However, that’s not the way it works. Because it can happen that you feel kind of paralyzed if you want to learn too many skills and then you don’t even start to get anything done. So I think it’s best to just aim for one or two skills at a time if possible. I’m rather talking about hobbies here because of course there are things that you simply must learn to survive.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh yes that makes sense. Taking the time to know what is important and a real priority is key.

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

The reasons that you gave for why need to release is dead on. Being a highly sensitive person, I definitely have to mindful of this.

[@BobbyBreathes]

I'd agree, although you don't have to worry. It's just they have the possibility of causing worry. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@claudiascott6654]

You ARE the most inspirational and on target sharer of wisdom on You Tube. Thank you so much.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you for your kind words 😊😊

[@TravelingDan20]

You are so wise and comforting Nick! You are helping me so much on my journey! 🧡

[@KCeci]

I like how you reassure us to look at stress neutrally, and use that awareness of our own state as the “check engine” sign to recalibrate ourselves & life. Thank you.

[@lauraromeroescarcega3079]

Good morning from California life is tough but thank you for your advise, you are part of the solution, I want to be that too 🙏🏼

[@Dharmanimal79]

So relevant, than you Nick. I've been in mental turmoil the last 3 months evaluating leaving my corporate job to do policing - something I've always wanted to do. But the cons of the policing are stark in contrast to my cushy desk job, and consequently the incessant inner battle of should I/ shouldn't I, am i crazy for wanting this, etc., has been the most mentally exhausting thing I've ever gone through. I don't look forward to sleep anymore because it's disturbed and I frequently get up at 330am. I can tell my mind is the antithesis to mindfulness and I need to change asap.

[@shawnd.8498]

Go for the policing if that's what you want to do, and ignore the naysayers. Do what's best for you.

[@Jencredible731]

Grand rising and great day Nick! Thank you so much! 🧡 Very eye opening. And inspiring!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you Jen! Hope you are well 😊

[@sakadachum]

I have an exam tomorrow, this is a perfectly timed video. Thank you LP Nick 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! That’s perfect timing. Good luck on your exam 😊😊

[@racheljones9786]

I haven't listened to your teachings this last month for no other reason than been struggling with stress. Tapped on this post and realised how much i miss and need you. Been listening to nuns and I felt disillusioned with aspects buddism and the way women are treated but there's just something about you, how you present, and your wealth of knowledge that so many of us need. Everything you say is right, it's obvious..... Thankyou so much Nick 🙏

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

I sometimes wake up middle of night and take a shower. Or I’ll drink hot tea throughout the day and night calming tea . I try to music . Play my guitar ,draw,read ,write poems ,cuddle with my cats ,play games,sometimes I’ll get a deck of cards and just rearrange them in different patterns and colors suits etc not anything else sometimes just match the suits colors or I’ll get dice and just roll them on table . That helps me

[@Anurag01010]

Lots of love from India ❤

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"Being out there is already challenging"- Yes. This reality makes me appreciate my quiet and peaceful personal life.

[@seekertruth72]

Thanks is not enough very well explained and guided with example of car break down. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it resonates with you! Sadhu

[@VanesaCambiaso-rf1so]

Thank you Ven. Nick

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@rochelleshields]

Thank you for your wise advice at this extra busy time for most. So true, our bodies need rest, self care and healing! I was a professional dancer in my youth and had to maintain my body like a well oiled race car! Now I work part time from home, enjoy morning beach walks/yoga and Vipassana meditation daily. My great endorphin release is my weekly adult ballet class where I love to move and express myself through classical music. Very lucky to have an excellent teacher (ex Australian ballet) in her own spacious studio aptly named 'Balanced Ballerina's. I think I have my life's stresses managed well 😆 I like your journey from being a professional ballet dancer 🩰Thank you for your time to help many people with your kind wise words 💗 🙏 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 😇

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your experience as well. That’s so wonderful to hear 😊

[@hanahargraves7912]

I'm grateful for you Nick for taking the time to bless us with this priceless and valuable gift of wisdom 🙏!!!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@issamelias1747]

Dear Nick, thank you ever so much for those valuable tips & advices. I love watching your U- tube clips which are full of truth & wisdom. God bless you. Medizinalrat Mag. phil. Dr. med. Issam Elias/ Austria 🇦🇹

[@margarettownsley9500]

Thank you so much Nick I need a plan in my life to get organised in my home and decluttering my mind to leave space for peace I’m so fed up of feeling stressed I’m very grateful for all your videos

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes the first step that can help is to fully clean your home. That will free up some space.

[@margarettownsley9500]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Ive cleared out a lot this year but still room for improvement as I’ve kind of came to a standstill but I’m hoping tomorrow will be a good productive day with peace on my mind and enough motivation to do all the little jobs that need done I will put on your playlist as I try to get through my day of organising and cleaning thank you Nick you have been a great help to me

[@c.cabanilla8963]

❤ love how you shared your hospice time. I was a CNA and saw a lot of pain in my early twenties. It was important for me to learn how to deal with pain and to comfort those in need. Thank you!

[@anitacarter8060]

These were some great tips… I always tell people …. try to keep it simple… Life is so much easier 😊🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@AlisonYoungling]

Thanks again Nick l am reading the suggestions love them thanks everyone

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

I have two cats that I take daily naps and we play fetch with their toys my husband and I. That greatly helps with stress . Daily showers twice a day helps too . I’m guilty of all you said in this video.

[@apeacelily5151]

Yes, this...thank you so so much. Again your words reach out across the waves and like a pair of nimble hands, unravel the knots of thoughts in my head...thank you Ven Nick 🙏

[@DeeEvolving]

Thank you for your ideas! My two main go to's for stress are breathing and meditation. I appreicate you and what you share with us.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@esterkahingunga5813]

Hi Nick lots of love from Africa. Thanks

[@lindademeyer3486]

Check engine light. Love this concept. I’m going to begin today with a good workout. Thank you for this ministry! God Bless.

[@blobs9560]

Thank you very much Nick! Satu❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure! Thank you so much 😊

[@ITZBRYAN487]

Thank you, Venerable Nick. This was the perfect video for me going into the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and all the monks at the monastery!

[@SundayBoy72]

Teacher. 6/12/23. Thank you for this timely reminder. I need to slow down. Recalibrate myself why I choose this path. Re-Center my direction. Calm heart, be not afraid of the inner voice. Breath in Peace, Exhale the tight grip I have for the world. Fame, power, a partner, a beautiful body, money 💰 Awake bright mind Awake to the energy of innocent love Nature, kind souls, parents, family, me Treasure this energy, do my best to honour it No rush, no destination, Firm step one at a time, I can make it Transference of merit. May Teacher stay healthy, bright, loving, warm, smiling always. May the light and radiance of the dharma continuously guide Teacher. Sadhu sadhu sadhu ❤

[@Kashimir]

Hey Nick, I just want to say thank you. I have not said that enough. You are helping me and I really appreciate it. THANK YOU

[@Kwameking1]

Blessings to you!

[@noelleleone9308]

I go to the acupuncturist or the massage therapist (like taking my car to the mechanic) :) :) Loved this video, I will be putting these tips on my 2024 vision board!! I could benefit from all of them, especially exercise

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful my friend. I’m glad it’s helpful.

[@eml3077]

Watching this before work (it's stressing me out rn) thank you Nick 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I’m glad it’s helpful.

[@williamlim3567]

thanks a lot for the talk, very helpful.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@twojzdrowykregoslup_online]

❤ thank You ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊

[@deshaniranasinghe5485]

Thank you swamin wahansa🙏🙏it's nice to hear those words.

[@Zenforlife]

Get it Nick! You tell it like it is in plain understandable language. I’ve been off my routine for a few weeks dealing with end of year lots of job stress but you brought me back to taking care of myself and mind first!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh great! I’m glad it resonates. Yes just hop back on. No problem.

[@ElizabethNamaganda]

Thank you Nick for this… Iam reducing sooo much clutter

[@Jhawk_2k]

My struggle with spending time with friends is that I often start to overthink what I'm saying (or thinking about why I'm not saying anything). The spiritual path has helped so much with depression, now I'm targeting social anxiety a little more strongly. I don't feel motivated to spend time with friends when I'm stressed, it's a very uncomfortable spot to be in

[@FionaKeane-w9v]

Thank you so much Venerable Nick 🙏 I truly appreciate your work I really needed this today. Thank you 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're so welcome! Thank you so much 😊

[@gutterhalo]

I'm just loved your therapeutic ways

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you so incredibly much my good friend. You are a blessing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome. Thank you 😊

[@jeremytorgersen]

Thank you, these are great ways to release stress!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're so welcome!

[@fuchsiacorbin7884]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you so much my friend 😊

[@Houdini_Bob]

thank you so much Venerable Nick

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@kathrynbrown1572]

Thank you! 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're so welcome!

[@Emily31662]

Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your insights with us! 💗

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome!

[@lucianakawakami7325]

Muito obrigada por compartilhar dicas tão profundas de forma tão simples! Espero ter sabedoria, determinação e resiliência para segui-las. Sei que esse é o caminho. Gratidão ❤🙏🏻

[@atn88]

Thank you Venerable. Your message is much needed right now with what’s happening in the world🙏🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@barrie888]

useful and practical, Ajahn , thankyou

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anaishoui]

God bless you, thank you Nick for always helping me navigate through my challenges

[@martaczarnuch2968]

Thank you🙌

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊

[@ruthngwenya88]

Thank you so much for this beautifully video

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure 😊 thank you

[@Sandra_dV]

Thank you, Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re so welcome 😊

[@Kashimir]

Thank you I really appreciate it

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@Kashimir]

@@nickkeomahavong01 your channel is really good. I don't know if I have expressed that fully. I do have a thought: you mention turning thoughts off.... how about sitting in one's thoughts reflecting? I guess you have gone over those subjects...

[@brentgarner3143]

Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome ☺️

[@mariahartsfield5467]

Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Gwen592-h3x]

I have total Alopecia= no hair. So no stress there!! Lost all my hair 35 years ago. I am 70 years old. My life is very simple. I enjoy my 2 parakeets and orange tabby cat, Henry. I am very happy. I do have anxiety but am dealing with it.

[@chriswilkes4350]

Loved this, Nick. Thanks.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@hyywes]

Greetings Namaste LP Nick 🙏great advice as always 🙏 be blessed 🙏 Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏 Sadhu🙏

[@janzambra9856]

Hi Nick you are a breath of fresh air today thankyou for your help and advice. I have subscribed and will look forward to seeing your next post. I would definitely say craft and any art form to promote well being. Working with colours and textures and creating your own design is so fulfilling for the mind. I loved your car engine analogy.....it's a simple method to notice our health and that we all need to look after ourselves first when we are experiencing overwhelm. Take good care everyone

[@lovesongs796]

I love listening to your messages. Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome. Thank you my friend 😊

[@agnieszkaozga-woznica3301]

Thank you so much 🪷

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Pera152]

Thank you for explaining this so simply, this is brilliant 🎉

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SARLABhonsle-e3x]

Thank you venerable Nick for simple ways to manage stress in such a beautiful video!🙏

[@bautibhattacharyya8396]

Thank you so much Nick. Excellent, Excellent, of you, advice.👍👍, sadhu,sadhu, Namo Buddha,Namo. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕉🕉❤❤❤❤🌸🌻🌹🌷🥀.

[@DentalAssistantBootCamp]

Thank you so much for the work you do!! ❤❤❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! Thank you

[@linahernandez2081]

Thank you Ven Nick. I’m going to PaPae in January. Dealing with lots of feelings. Hope you are there to meet you. Sadhu 3 x

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! You’ll have a great time

[@SARLABhonsle-e3x]

Thank you venerable Nick for all the advise on ways to release stress!🙏

[@jamesbuckner6536]

Very helpful, thank you !

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@liga3818]

❤❤❤ Thank you for your calming wisdom

[@dwlmoy]

Thank you Nick. I am learning so much❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@keis9247]

Thank you for this Nick, I had a very hard day today, I was overthinking something I saw, thinking my dad had done something not so nice and I was very stressed. Now I realise that it was a big misunderstanding, I can reflect on the nature of my mind, and how I jump to conclusions fast, and if I simplify things, stop worrying about trivial things, then I'll worry less about these things. And I know this stress will pass. It's impermanent. Plus, our time in this life is limited. Why waste that precious time stressing, when you can be calm and peaceful?

[@adicide9070]

nice background. smart dude.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karenharker1790]

I do meditation every day x

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful 😊

[@AlisonYoungling]

I often listen to music or journal or squeeze something

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful

[@h.spiegelberg3824]

👍👍👍

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@mechatotoro]

Hello, Ven. Nick. I have been incorporating QiGong and meditation... Oh, and walking meditation , too. I have noticed that, just by slowing down, both my physical and mental health have improved significantly. Thank you for the video! Satu from Costa Rica.

[@nataliyazayka]

Thank you 😊🌻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Geemeel1]

GREAT vid , so great and calming to hear your voice, that is already a way to release my stress too. Thanks Nick. Bless You and your work ✨💞

[@chiangea3495]

Sathuk Sathuk Sathuk!❤🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"The more that you carry, the heavier it is"- Chan Master Sheng Yen.