The Uncomfortable Truth Of Life Nobody Talks About | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

[@ryan99842]

It's all about our decisions and what we do. Discipline is about making decisions that are aligned with our intentions. Inspiration may get us started, but it's the habit that keeps us going. Habits stay with us even when we don’t have the inspiration. All of it I grabbed from the book Unveiling Your Hidden Potential

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Right now this is very relevant as I currently have no running water in my house and have to pull it from a well in buckets nor do I have a heating element for my water. As a result I have to bathe in cold water by taking buckets of cold water and dowsing my body after scrubbing. The same with house cleaning and dishes. This also came in handy when due to the storm we lost power for 8 days. To be honest I felt more emotionally regulated not having to depend on unnatural light and scheduling my time around daylight. I noticed Ive gotten stronger from lifting 5 gallon buckets of collected water into the house and having to eat less due to the lack of power for cooking. Even when my situation changes I will still be very mindful not to squander the things I previously had in abundance and continue to go to the extra mile. It definitely builds character.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I lived off grid for years. You can buy a butane cooker and cook inside with the windows open, get a camp shower and a battery pack to run it. You can always heat up your water on the butane cooktop and pour it in the camp shower, with cold water, for a nice warm shower, if you don't want to do the cold water. You will still be uncomforatble, but less so than without these things.

[@annettestephens5337]

Such sensible advice for our modern world. I’ve had the stair rule since my mum went to hospital 10 years ago and I saw so many unwell people in their 60’s and 70’s. I also got an active dog.....no room for slacking there no matter what the weather!

[@mandarinkaYo]

I love Doctor Rangan and those episodes where he is by himself telling you straight up how it is ❤️

[@sylvialenz84]

I'm doing all that!!!❤❤❤ My BMI is 20, I don't take any medication, I don't eat anything from a package. In summer I swim 1 kilometre every day and dive the whole length of the swimming pool (25m). I look after 3 horses in retirement, they are over 30, walk my dog, practice yoga and the 5 Tibetans!! By the way I'm 72.😂😂😂

[@phoenixrising5088]

You're amazing.

[@crystaljones1747]

Ahhhmazing!! Wowza 😮 🤩

[@gryvisfeldt]

Wooow

[@X_The_Rubicon]

wow

[@laurelward2297]

You're super. ❤❤❤

[@Solbakkengard]

This❤. After I Split qithmmy ex I bought a run down small farm by the coast of Norway and moved me and my four horses there. This year has been intense periods of hard physical labor in harsh conditions. And doing it step by step on my own with help of friends has done a profound change in my mentality and how I view myself and the world. Thanks for bringing this topic up❤️

[@8sonrisa8]

Exercise in sunlight benefits exponentially.

[@deborahprescott4346]

This couldn’t have come at a better time in my life. Where im ready open and vulnerable to really receive this message 💜

[@timnestor3005]

Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort. 💪🔥❤️

[@LimHoochin]

Just an excuse.

[@clareboylan6741]

Love your work. Ranghan! One of my favourite podcasts.. I broke my leg years ago, and I had to learn to walk properly again- I swore blind I would never use escalators etc, whilst I have the capacity to walk. 😊

[@joshy2joshy]

I've never framed it as discomfort, I walk to the shop instead of driving because I want to get my step goal. I guess my unconscious rule is "walk when possible"

[@frenchgrama]

I agree with everything you’ve said - I grew up very, very poor in the 60’s where most people had very little and we simply moved more - we had to walk to and from school, walk to the shops, all 4 of us children had to go grocery shopping with my mother to help carry home our weekly shopping. My sister and I had to help my mother do housework, prepare food, cook, wash clothes and iron. My brothers had to do the yard work and help in the veggie garden - it wasn’t just our family, everyone did these things. Our next door neighbour had 18 children and my mother would go over there everyday to help that neighbour and often she would send myself or my sister to help our neighbour as well. My mother just passed away recently and until the last 2 weeks of her life she couldn’t sit still, she was always up and down and on her feet doing things. I’m the same, if I have to sit still for more than 30 minutes I get antsy… My mother had a very, very sad, tough life but she never, ever got depressed, she never complained and just got on with things - and I admired this about her soooo much. I see a lot of young people are sad, depressed and suicidal and I think ‘…I wonder how depressed you’d be if you had were plunged into the lives of people like my mother… or those in war torn countries etc., I strongly agree with you when you say that people create so many ‘problems’ for themselves and I believe it’s because our lives are too comfortable, we’ve got things too good and too easy. I have to keep my mouth shut when I hear people complaining about ‘first world problems’… as a whole we take ourselves too seriously, are too entitled and self-absorbed…. Sometimes, I am honestly dumbfounded and very disheartened by how unbelievably lazy and self-absorbed the generations which came after me are…

[@hermenegildka]

Love your post ❤. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it

[@chloeuntrau4588]

I guess I am living like in "the past"...lol ...no car, no TV...pure luxury!

[@paulamoors]

My doctor told me I needed to drive my car more or the battery is going to die. lol. I always walk to the store and walk every morning. I also never take our elevator. I live on the second floor and never take it. Always the stairs. I live in a senior community and it’s scary all the people here who need walkers and canes. In fact I’m going to pause this and go for another walk. I try to do 5000 steps a day and I’m short 200. I’m 77 and love your channel.

[@covidcrazy]

Me too!

[@LimHoochin]

Is that exercise?

[@magdaos1146]

Very True - No Car, No TV, No Ppl - only animals and Nature - pure luxury ...

[@heatherwatson9564]

I already live in a similar way I call it getting out of my comfort zone.I don't use heating or cooling unless the temp goes over 40 I don't drive due to a medical condition and the walking i do every day to the bus stop plus carrying the shopping back is something none of my neighbours would ever do They drive everywhere even short distances.I also garden and cook from scratch which is considered quaint.I don't make all my own clothes but i know how to Getting out of your comfort zone is the best antidepressant I've lost a child,been homeless and know what despair looks like but as humans this is normal Just open that front door and do it

[@davidhine8870]

install a stepcounter on your phone. set it reasonably low and DO NOT EVER MISS A DAY. im on my 3rd year of it, i have it set at 6k but iv slowly built up, i now average about 15k. its been a life changer. its like a game. never been healthier.

[@rosatovar1180]

It works! New rule: 1.don't say later, 2. Don't say: it can wait till tomorrow.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

I do this type of thing. I do not normally sit on a sofa and I do not eat junk food except for the rare slice of pizza. Pizza is no longer as good as it was when I was growing up in New York City in the 50's anyway. I am a slim and energetic 79 year old. I actually have not had a TV for many decades. Obviously, I do watch KZbin but I am usually doing stuff while I listen. I grow an organic garden and I make a lot of art.

[@Lolipop59]

Very interesting. Why are you telling us all this stuff about yourself? We don't know you so what do you have to gain from this confession? I am just interested in people's behavior. It's amazing , really, what social media can do to some of us. 😮😮

[@lawyer1961]

​@@Lolipop59Because that's what people do. We express our thoughts. And you certainly got interested, because you read what he wrote. And, if you knew him already, he wouldn't have to say.😂

[@lawyer1961]

I also think things are not as good as they were in the past. It's a combination of two things. Food isn't really what it was and, being old, my senses of smell and taste are slowly fading.😂 I prefer a hammock. I feel uncomfortable on a sofa.

[@SVWMOZ]

This is great ❤❤❤ Thank you 😊😊😊 For the last couple of weeks I've been doing squat-to-standing-toe-raises whilst I do my teeth am and pm. I started on 20 and now I'm on 50...and I can see how 60 will be very soon. It's amazing and feels good. I keep pushing just past my comfort zone. Balance is improving too! Small things...big impacts!

[@Guitar6ty]

To cut costs of the NHS Tai Chi should be taught in every school and be readily available for older people. Totally agree about the stairs and walking as much as possible.

[@pyang264]

Thank you Dr. Chatterjee for speaking the uncomfortable truth that we need to hear. Thank you for doing what you do for humanity.

[@JK-or3pw]

I go to a gym class, I don't really like it, but I feel better once I've done it. To ensure I go, I go with a friend. I can't let her down, so I have to go 😂

[@QuotesWisdomOfficial]

This is such an eye-opener! Dr. Chatterjee’s perspective on comfort vs. discomfort really resonates. Sometimes the ‘easy way’ doesn’t bring the best outcomes, and we could all benefit from a little healthy discomfort in our lives!

[@anitachisnell8412]

You are right Dr Chatterjee, I have made lots of life changes including my food. I’m a lot healthier for it.😊

[@tonyhodgkinson4586]

I see it everyday, my neighbour has someone to tend the garden, someone that brings her groceries, someone that cleans their windows, someone that cleans the oven, never walks anywhere and looking at their frame they are very unfit unhealthy and way overweight. Sad to see and I cant un-see it.

[@hummingbird66]

100% we were made to move, approaching my 60s now and ride my bike everywhere when I can. I live in Canada so it's not easy but we have buses and I can take a cab in emergencies. They talk about all this in Canada but several buildings don't even have accessible stairs or bike racks. For me, I love to be able to get around on my own steam where possible and it's how I love living! Helps me to justify sitting on my arse later. 😸Keep up the great podcasting!

[@jacquelinehayes9605]

Thank you for this message. This is so timely! My 32 year-old daughter spent the night because she just moved, and she can't get wifi until November 4th. She was so anxious that her dad told her to come over and stop stressing. What I added to my routine was adding 30 seconds of a cold shower at the end of my warm shower. I feel invigorated.

[@Marysiewert]

Doctor, I want to practice living as if the power is out😀get up early and go to bed early, brush my teeth twice a day, and take cold showers!

[@crazycardlady]

I have always lived my life adding in uncomfortable things. In retirement, it’s so much easier to “sit and scroll”. There’s something about doing something I DON’T want to do daily! It gives myself some respect and admiration.

[@LimHoochin]

U are an old fool.

[@ninacobfeld5808]

Wow Rangan! I think I was so ready to hear this. A big lightbulb moment for me.❤

[@hixym]

if i dont do anything 2-3 days in a row i feel how my body is sickened by the pause... after i get back to chores and work i feel great again... gotta see my family's face everytime i take the stairs and they are on the escalator... im sad they dont realise u need to get out of your comfort zone to be healthy.... my mom has diabetes for a decade i ask her move do something... she plays games on her tablet...:(

[@paulamoors]

I been using my coffee making time to do some of the things you mentioned. You mentioned it a few years ago. Sometimes I dance or lift my 3 pound weights, something just to be moving. A sit a lot. I’m an artist so I draw all day (retired) so throughout my day I will stop and go for a walk just to move.

[@dianneschmid8129]

Once again Dr Chatterjee u have blessed us with profound information that makes looking after ourselves a must ☺️do we want to be healthy and therefore happy ⭐️❣️⭐️taking control being the captain of our ship ☘️☘️☘️I am grateful ur an inspiration in our world we are all need to be reminded self care the no 1 🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@JayPatel-gf9sc]

Great enthusiasm and passion for improving other peoples lives. Good work - thank you

[@marivellamendolara8865]

I recently moved to a flat with no lift, I don't drive and have a walk uphill from the bus... I go shopping, carry my shopping, and cook food that I know what's going into it... have trimmed some belly fat and looking at getting fitter with my new home... oh my happiness has gone up... of course I can do hills and stairs... understand that not everyone can xx

[@shureenaimar6159]

Wow!!! This is so wonderful! You are so right! We want comfort and ease! I need to listen to this every single day! I started with cleaning my room and now I am going to go clean the ducks pond and will keep going from there. Thank you Rangan I really needed this today ❤

[@anette5468]

Thank you so much Dr Rangan your podcasts are always so inspiring and informative 👌🏻 thanks for sharing your valuable time and knowledge blessings your way 🌻

[@pickyourswitchoriginal]

I love the 5 minute concept tied to a regular task.

[@juliebrierley6631]

You have inspired me to start doing a morning exercise routine before I do anything else.

[@TimeSkipChapters]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Introduction: Embracing Discomfort 00:02:15 - Creating Rules for Discomfort 00:04:44 - Understanding Our Natural Instincts 00:06:39 - Physical Inactivity and Health Risks 00:08:40 - Psychological Benefits of Discomfort 00:15:28 - Community Events: Park Run 00:17:44 - Discomfort Rules for Daily Life 00:20:31 - Practice Discomfort for Growth 00:22:28 - Morning Routine for Success 00:28:28 - Behavior Change Principles 00:31:01 - Making Healthy Habits Easy 00:33:13 - Triggering New Behaviors 00:39:15 - Business and Behavior Change 00:40:14 - Behavior Change in Business 00:41:15 - Mindset Shift for Lifestyle Changes 00:43:10 - Creating a Morning Routine 00:44:10 - Mindfulness Practices Explained 00:46:15 - Incorporating Movement into Mornings 00:47:37 - Personalizing Your 5-Minute Routine 00:49:10 - Challenge for Positive Change 00:50:55 - The Power of 5-Minute Habits 00:52:03 - Understanding Burnout Causes

[@abdulazizalmaneea177]

Amazing and practical insights! Thanks

[@TheBiffo1966]

Your so right I try to educate the young workers that keep eating crap, dont understand how bad sugar is laugh at me . I do Omad and keto nearly 60 not on any medication, feel great, I stopped trying to preech now lol

[@indral8598]

This was wonderful and I appreciate your personal examples. Discomfort creates resilience and strength

[@its_arv]

Very sensible advice!! Thank you! I watched half and it's 10pm in Singapore so I'm closing my laptop and going to sleep!! Thank you! :)

[@naturelover1284]

You could start by lifting your own sports drinks and cat litter at the store instead of ordering them for delivery people to have injuries

[@Momousjka]

Shame we can only do one like, I kept having these yes moments!

[@Medwards426]

You are 100% on the mark, and I’d argue just scratched the surface (in terms of how we have adapted (rapid change is incongruous with how we evolve which is infinitely slower). I’ve followed you for a while and have enjoyed listening to the guest experts that you bring to this show, and I have a suggestion for another (not affiliated, just a fan). If I somehow missed him as a guest forgive me, but have you seen psychiatrist/trained yogi Dr. Alok Kanojia (aka Dr. K or HealthyGamerGG)? I believe his target audience is young Gen Z males (or gamers); however, I most definitely do not fit that demographic (late Gen-X female, non-gamer, healthcare professional, mom, non-gamer, taking a professional sabbatical to be at home with kids), and yet, much of his advice resonates with me still. I definitely think you two could have a good conversation that would be meaningful for your audience.

[@ShahjadAhmedkhan]

For everyone reading this, finding the banned book called “the hidden herbs” by anette ray should be your top priority

[@Tanveersinghking]

I finished that book 2 weeks ago and I can say that is amazing book. Would also recommend it.

[@_DJ_RK_REMIX_OFFICIAL_]

thanks

[@hakamsingh4299]

that book turned everything around for me

[@BEAST-te1ns]

read it a few days ago, its great

[@akkeshri3320]

thanks

[@omgreenwellness]

Dr Rangan, This is a great advise, I have done the stairs - parkrun, marathon, park far and walk to the my destination. I am challenging myself to other activity such as Bachata. I have an active lifestyle, but much social life. It is very isolating. I also keep yoga mat out not roll up so that it reminds me to do yoga and mediation everyday.

[@DuniyaSiad-fg7xt]

Thanks Dr, from now, I’m ruling my sleeping habit and exercise, I eat healthy food . I al ready quit sugar and tomatoes I feel much better for my joints and thank you who ever recommended this video ❤

[@harleymandk]

Some years ago I lived in NZ in the mountains - there was 16 km to the food shop (PAK'nSAVE) we walked every day via a small footpath. BTW: In our house no Cell phone working (VHF-Radio and Sat. Phone did). Internet was only a wifi from the local gasstation.

[@CHPCHPCHP123]

I have taken the stairs up to the fourth floor for at least 30 years and i am 82 now 😊

[@cantbendknee]

People seek that comfort due to stress. Let's be clear. That stress can be better dealt with by the government creating jobs, financial prosperous policies, supporting the health care system.

[@nadinesoussi7352]

No thanks I don't do any of that ,I grow my own food and dry some for winter I only eat what I produce, no TV no computer, noooo junk food ,no processed food only home made food walk a lot ,thank you my beautiful earth and for the abundance.

[@martinlouden9005]

There is now a very blurred line between convenience and laziness!

[@helenrachel1520]

Thank you Dr I agree with you completely ❤❤

[@kawtherabdullah7652]

Very motivating I will try the 5 mins routine Thank you 💐

[@gracecassar286]

What about the elderly who have mobility problems?

[@jayalakshmimallikeswaran9712]

Yes, washing dishes, making rotis, I guess,for me, as my cook is taking off for a few days.

[@rannogill2432]

I do parkrun every Saturday ❤❤

[@melaniemann4873]

This is ace 100 percent xx

[@krystynam.4584]

Super point ! Thank u !!

[@mayamaker8841]

I look at food as nutrition and not for entertainment. So I eat the same foods daily, because I have told myself that these foods are good for me. It's discipline. My weight barely fluctuates, and all my blood test readings are all good.

[@emmiraisanen9872]

I drive my bike at least 40-60 min. around the year in Finnish weather. Allso i walk my dog daily in those same conditions. So i spend about 2-3 hours outside around the year daily. Its not always fun and games, when youre driving your bike -20degrees and snow. But now i can feel discomfort and be happy about it😌🫶

[@evehutton5906]

So there is ancient wisdom in the old adage, 'killing with kindness'. 😱

[@rtd7066]

Respectfully it us not that wechave to introduce comfort intobour lives; rather it is about sitting woth the discomfort we avoid through all the distractions

[@raunopukonen5811]

Introducing discomfort specifically activates part of the brain called Anterior cingulate cortex, which has many positive effects on health and cognitive function.

[@prettyzen2]

Incidental habits instead of reaching for the phone. Could be sketching, breathing, noticing nature. I work out each day but it’s not the only thing we can do for ourselves. Talking to someone. Anything that doesn’t contribute to zombie syndrome

[@janiceperkins4340]

I'm uncomfortable all the time, from PAIN! Pain Spinal Arthritis, Arthritis in my shoulders hands/wrist, hip, knee ,had a knee replacement, have Scoliosis (30 °,35°,44°). Some days I can barely make it through the grocery store(and that's leaning over on the cart and walking slowly). I often go on "auto pilot" while driving 😊 I have set my phone calender once or twice but the notification sound is the same as the rest, so I completely missed it and I have no reason to check my email every day. I can't think there's anything I would "enjoy" every that could be consider exercise related. Yoga, Meditation aren't worth consideration

[@podcastfan2544]

Can begin to take the stairs down to make it a bit easier to get used to

[@Lolipop59]

What about taking the stairs when you are wsiting for a hip surgery and you cannot walk without a walker ?

[@shantilimboo9629]

Hmm I did tht cold shower after warm shower.. For few times.. And I catch cold😅.. I wonder if it happens in the beginning..

[@Anna_M_T]

Getting off the bus a stop or two earlier?

[@phoenixrising5088]

Walk instead of taking the Bus. Or cycle.

[@Anna_M_T]

@phoenixrising5088 too far... 😅

[@ShelleyBergstrom-ve8pg]

Lovw this

[@jayalakshmimallikeswaran9712]

I do soleus muscle stretching in the kitchen

[@Samantha-gm8kv]

Why does our brain want things to be easier?

[@carolinenorman6141]

I have type 2 diabetes after taking a statin

[@elangobk4227]

Science is a part of Spirituality.Hence Spirituality decide the True Comfortable life.All humenbeing are made up of soul and body.All have mother ,father,teacher,guru for their development of body.Nobody/No soul has mother.......guru. for the development of Soul.ie Hevanly GodFather....who define and refine your life.

[@froxy111]

👏😍

[@bijaykumarnaik8116]

Everyone watching this go find the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@steelearmstrong9616]

People just need to mind their own business and do what makes you happy. We are all on borrowed time and we are all going to die. Drop the ego and character that you are playing and start living. Dont take this corrupt materialistic driven life to seriously. We are all going to be dead soon

[@hrishinewale9052]

thank you. it seems like you need to be your own doctor these days. for everyone reading this i recommend the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@viviannimue]

One more great thing about having dogs: staying on the sofa is no choice. Several times a day you get uncomfortable outdoors and really enjoy it

[@KhushlbhaiSonara]

I pray to God that everyone who is reading this gets better and stays healthy. What helped me is using the herbs from the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@raymondtaylor6049]

😮

[@yaslh3534]

And yet the average life expectancy of a caveman was around 20-33 years.

[@rgrace9236]

Just get out of the stupid chair and sit on the floor like half the world and through most of time… our Ridiculous chairs, ridiculous comfy culture

[@anonymouscm7270]

🙏🌷🕊💝🤗

[@angelacadieux1972]

🤍💛❤️🖤

[@marianelasalazar6509]

To me this podcast was not inspiring or helpful. It was stressful to the point after 20 minutos I had to stop and change the podcast… please if you are going to “advise” do it shorter because it is stressful

[@LimHoochin]

I m 62 n i noticed 50% of people who are active die younger than the couch potato. Even world class athletes many a time die in their 30s. So its also genes n diet plus stress that kills.

[@LimHoochin]

At certain period of my life I exercise a lot for yrs' yet the tummy can never go down. I have friends who runs long distance , cycle n hike like crazy yet the stomach bulk still exist. Why ?

[@debbiefarrar7356]

You can exercise and if you have had a stressful life like l did l couldn’t lose weight and this year ended up with a twisted bowel and in hospital for 5 days and lucky to be here today. My son said mum you need to let your awful past go and this woke me up. I have given up counselling as going over the past l have done this for to long . This is better for me to do something l have never done. I started meditation and breathing exercises everyday. I walk each day and exercise at the pool every 2nd day. Now l have lost the weight. I feel so much better as not stressing is making me so much better

[@paulamoors]

I been using my coffee making time to do some of the things you mentioned. You mentioned it a few years ago. Sometimes I dance or lift my 3 pound weights, something just to be moving. A sit a lot. I’m an artist so I draw all day (retired) so throughout my day I will stop and go for a walk just to move.