Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What to Do…

We live in a world that moves fast. And in this fast paced world, it's quite easy to get overwhelmed with many tasks, projects, problems and so forth. For some reason, things just pile up quickly. How many of you can relate to this? So in this video, I wanted to share a powerful yet simple tool from the monastery to help us cope when we are feeling overwhelmed. I hope this helps. Enjoy! #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro
3:18 In the monastery
7:12 Obsessive cleaning
8:42 Group home
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[@nickkeomahavong01]

What's helpful for you when you feel overwhelmed and stressed? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 3:18 In the monastery 7:12 Obsessive cleaning 8:42 Group home

[@tanyasharadamba1264]

The way you explained this was very helpful. Thank you. Please do more about the specific challenges of single parents with no support systems, and people in or escaping conflict and war doing more than possible every day. 🙏🏼😞

[@helgapoczos8881]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you, dear Bhante. For me journaling is also helpful when I feel overwhelmed and stressed.

[@consuelonavarrohidalgo5334]

You made me understand how cleaning and organizing can help a mind. I'm very grateful for that.

[@Peterrr771]

On Wednesday I travelled from Spain to Ireland and I'm ALWAYS overwhelmed with travel anxiety. I didn't even realise I was doing this, but I spent the day in part in meditation and in part cleaning. Both helped reduce my anxieties. Now I know to clean more when overwhelmed.

[@dellahayden5606]

A cluttered house can lead to a cluttered mind…start with one area and then move on to another one… meditation can clear your mind and helps you to focus more effectively on your tasks… thank you 🙏 for sharing your thoughts and wisdom 😊🌷🪷

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yesss! Thank you. You said it beautifully 😊

[@anneliesepercy42]

Its strange but I have somehow always been drawn to cleaning when I am stressed and I did not know why. Perhaps the soul knows its good for me as you now mentioned. Thanks so much for sharing this. You are helping me connect the dots. You always offer such useful advice and I just wanted to say I really appreciate the work that you do. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww that’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad it bridged that gap. Keep cleaning my friend 😊

[@robinbaker3346]

Thank you Venerable Nick for this simple yet powerful message today! I wrote in my journal this morning that I am going to organize and clean my bedroom on Saturday when I have more time and your message today was the perfect reinforcement for the power of cleaning and organizing in our lives. This practice does clear the mind. Every blessing to you! ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow! I love it. It’s definitely a sign 😊😊

[@purpleicewitch6349]

Just going to add that even the prospect of cleaning itself can be overwhelming, but a way to deal with that is to just break it down into parts or steps. Maybe you can't clean the whole kitchen, but you can do the dishes or just put a few boxes away. Maybe you can't clean your whole mess of a desk, but you can put a few pens back in the holder or file away / get rid of some papers that don't need to be sitting out. Then the next time you have the time/energy, do another small thing. Getting some of it done is better than none of it. It's important to then focus on the accomplishment that you did and not everything else you couldn't get to.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That’s a great point my friend! Thank you for pointing that out 😊

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi venerable Nick thank you for the video I was a hoarder wasting money and as a result I had a cluttered house I cleaned on a daily basis I went round in circles for many years I believe this was a result of mental abuse but I’ve been on my minimalist journey for 2 years now I’d say I’ve got rid of 80% of items I’m feeling much better since I’ve done this my home can breath now and mentally I feel better’ I’m now going to deal with 10% more item at a time and work on being totally organised and hopefully just keep what I really need’ I’d love a video from you on organising items and how to let go of the last stuff I’m at the stage where I just want items that serve me thanks again friend

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wow! That’s huge progress my friend. Please keep it up and thank you for the suggestion 😊

[@josephwong7103]

Being focussed on cleaning helps me to practice being present. And somehow by having such a cleaned, packed & neat space, our mind seems much clearer. I can’t explain it but it is such a GREAT feeling! 🙏🏼 Thank you for helping me reinforce it! 🫶🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yessss! I couldn’t agree more 😊

[@Jess-ji5ss]

Cleaning or going for a walk and listening to chanting/meditation music helps me to feel grounded and peaceful

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! That’s the perfect combination 😊

[@siyabulelatshali1012]

Cleaning is taking care of yourself.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes definitely 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"less is more, small is beautiful, simple is best." We must implement this to whatever degree is possible. For me, keeping my life in its present state is best for me: single, no kids, all my possessions able to fit into my car, and coming home to a quiet, peaceful, orderly residence is imperative for me

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yesss those 3 concepts are so helpful 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

​@@nickkeomahavong01to me, they are all that's needed. We just need to take the time to analyze how best to implement and then find the courage to do so. There is wide chasm between knowing and doing. Let us work diligently to close the chasm🙏

[@rollandjoeseph]

I totally believe in this method. It bring a sense of peace to dedicate the time, do a good job to completion . People think im crazy because I have a wringer washer , but what I tell them is it teaches patience and complete focus, it's quit rewarding and the gift is the task.

[@lalithamahendren4953]

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[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yesss that’s awesome! I completely agree 😊

[@750tripple]

I go straight to my many bonsai trees and prune and shape brings me calm and happiness and peace

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! That sounds so peaceful ☺️

[@focus2425]

Thank you so much. Your videos helped me improve my life. I rewatch them when I feel overwhelmed and stressed, and your words always bring me peace. I really struggle with cleaning lately, and this video just came at the perfect moment. Thank you again, I love your work!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! I’m glad it showed up at the right time 😊

[@joseluisdelmuro7759]

Thanks Nick, currently I feel overwhelmed and out of energy. Trying to carry but it is little bit difficult to feel Motivated

[@1362ehsan]

I have used cleaning for years and always works for me. Hope you guys stop by in CA 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That’s awesome! And yes we will be there for the month of June 😊

[@1362ehsan]

@@nickkeomahavong01 wow!!

[@abrahamcepeda7343]

I really needed to hear this today. Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@MadonnaGrogan]

Same

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Good emphasis on "the old me", which is always our greatest hindrance.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@charleenhaynes3057]

I can totally relate to what you are saying. I get very frustrated if l am not organised.There is nothing l enjoy more than cleaning my wardrobe, tidying the house and garden or organising the shed. It satisfying and calming. When l worked and stressed l would take a day off and clean the house, sitting back at the end of the day felt so good 🙏🏻🥰

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I love it! That’s so awesome 😊

[@gutterhalo]

In notions of love a sea of merits.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@josephruocco7571]

I actually have to clean tomorrow so certainly will try to do it with a calm mind, being present, and take my time. Thanks for your wisdom

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful my friend 😊

[@burrrli]

Thank you. I absolutely believe in the power that cleaning and organizing have on our inner peace and wellbeing. Thank you for your videos. They are very valuable!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you my friend 😊

[@Solitaryism101]

Very helpful. Thank you. Please say a prayer for my cluttered existence.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@mikebirch6913]

I'm a full of gratitude for you reinforcing what I know to be the right path.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you my friend 😊

[@nataliyazayka]

It's been working great for me❤ i actually end up doing exactly that when I'm overwhelmed. Thank you so much for sharing

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! Keep up the great work 😊

[@nataliyazayka]

@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you😳

[@kageshadowfairy]

Thank you again, your videos always seem to come at the right time for me. ❤ and help me a lot. Your videos always help me. I'm working and studying, my grandma's dementia has gotten worse needing more care and I've been given the news a good friends cancer has won.. and it's really affecting me as I'm overwhelmed an finding it hard to keep up, trying to stay a flot has been hard. Thank you for this ❤ blessings to you ❤ When I went on a retreat we was given cleaning jobs too everyday. And I questioned it but now it makes sense thank you ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sending you my blessings my friend. My heart goes out to you. Continue to get enough rest and be gentle with yourself 😊

[@kristinabaade2343]

🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for the wonderful message. Cleaning and decluttering have always helped bring me peace and calm, but when life gets really 'crazy' I sometimes I need a reminder to do it! 🙏sadu

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@lorigarcia1459]

Thank you for all you do for us. You give me a peaceful feeling. Appreciate and respect

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@warrenalexander8556]

Ven Nick, your videos are so life changing, thank you for your time to give so much wisdom and insight to help live a peaceful and fulfilling life.🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awww thank you for your kind words my friend 😊

[@nickynisbet6247]

It blew me away first time I listened to Frank. Tragic 💔 what happened to Amy. V talented but vulnerable young woman xx

[@TraceB]

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my home state, I miss the nature there! I’m always cleaning as I listen to your videos…..such a simple yet important tip ✌🏼

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video, thank you for sharing! Good timing, I have been working on this lately as I have been decluttering and downsizing again. It can get overwhelming, so I tend to do it in time slots, particularly in the morning when I have the most mental bandwidth. Also, videos such as this as well as declutter/minimalism meditations and hypnosis have been helpful as well.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful my friend! Keep it up 😊

[@lynnesinclair5166]

Thank you so much, Ven Nick. I needed to update a lot of things and do it in bite-sized chunks. I did what was asked of me, and it worked. Love and light to you all 🌞

[@Heidi1466]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤ Hugs and Kisses from Austria

[@kateverett7869]

very helpful tools! I have used most of them to help myself and others, and they do work. Sometimes it just helps to have one very small "win" in your life to turn things around mentally.

[@sabinamock4799]

Thank you Nick. Warm regards.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure! Thank you 😊

[@meropale]

Meditation really works. It's not the answer most people want to hear but it is so effective. Phyisical activity, too, can work wonders.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes we definitely need both 😊

[@Kashimir]

I love cleaning!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@dianapaloma3102]

Thank you. Bless you. ❤️🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@sagetom]

Thank you Venerable Nick for your advice and presence that comes at exactly the time it’s needed.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊

[@ericgalindo6288]

Thank you. My mind is a mess and so is my home. Going to da a thorough cleanse and organization

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You can do it!

[@ecn1997]

First comment ❤ this video is so timely. Thanks.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊😊

[@user-bs9bs6ki3o]

I love this thank you Nick 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@moto3463]

Thank you Nick 🙏🏻❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@marisolhernandez3937]

Thank you! Just listen to your advice brings calm.

[@Michelle-Loves-Books]

Thanks Nick--very helpful:)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Awesome! Thank you so much 😊

[@bethcollier3789]

A beautiful reminder thank you Nick, XX

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@VanNguyen-qi5tl]

Thank you so much for your advice , i need this more than ever . 🙏🏼❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@viviandelacruz5364]

Hello Nick. Thank you so much for this wonderful message.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@marigurbach879]

Thank you Venerable Nick. Having a clean tidy space helps my mind. When you talked about how you dealt with children in the foster care system it made me think I can do something similar for my partner, thank you for that.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊

[@dna9179]

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@dharshisoma2862]

Thank you always.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikeembe1261]

Thankyou 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nurahjohnson9508]

Great Message from Above

[@eijaananda9698]

So true❤! I teach this in my work too.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh that’s awesome!

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you as always my friend. Your enlightened messages are always helpful.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@julienelson8162]

Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome!

[@tanyasharadamba1264]

Thank you Venerable 🏵🍊🙇🏼‍♀️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jeanniejewel2272]

Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome ☺️

[@mariekarlsson2119]

Hej och tack Nick 🙏 Uppskattar dig så mycket Önskar dig allt gott Marie

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@claudialarsson7439]

❤ thank you. So helpful. I’m usually fairly well organised in the house but it def needed tweaking. 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@rkai1213]

Thank you, your video is very interesting and useful 😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome! Thank you 😊

[@miiigoreng]

I find my mind still & focused when making incense from scratch. As this hobby began, i cleared the room of trash from my pasts & kinda re-filled the space with healthier stuffs at present

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wow that’s fantastic! Keep it up 😊

[@jacquelineireland2273]

It's like you have a hidden eye into my and and my family's life. You mentioned this briefly. In your talk in Lancaster but I had yet to incorporate it. Such a valuable tool to know. I will share with loved ones for certain and help them along the way. Thank you so much. Blessings. Peace. Love to you and Venerable Michael as always.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Jacqueline! Always great to hear from you. I’m glad it has sunk in deeper. Yes please share with them and you all can do it together 😊

[@user-eo9if8bh5w]

Thank you from Poland ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊

[@Remmy750]

Master Nick, we have…a “store room”…. All the clutter goes in there. I am constantly at war with cleaning this room lol. So I did battle with it the other day, tossing Everything I could, if I couldn’t toss it, I organized it best I could. Not one day later, after the garbage men came, I really needed something I had thrown away. Is this not always the way? I don’t have money, and I was heartbroken, because my projects make me feel happy and whole. There went the Perfect item for my designs. I had no idea I would need it. What to do in this situation but save up and buy it again :( I feel like kicking myself, but am happy the clutter is GONE. Peace to you, please keep helping us, you do more than you realize.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh sorry to hear that. It does happen from time to time. However, if you can, keep the things that you need. Just store it nicely and keep it organized.

[@lindaolsen7828]

I have been decluttering for what seems like ages, but there is still more to do. My late husband and I were both squirrels so I've got both our stuff I've been working on. It takes me a while to get unattached to many things so that I can either toss or donate. And then, because of a recent flood in my basement, it became really clear to me that it am tightly attached to my house and being so will only continue an ongoing anxiety about where I will go and what should I do? So much thinking is preoccupying my mind. Painting is my way of destressing, but it can also be an escape, which I am aware. So I'm trying to create some balance with all the balls I am juggling. And with all this cluttering my head and physical space, meditation is nigh impossible!

[@kennethtan6403]

Good evening and Much Love from the Philippines.❤🎉

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Greetings to you my friend 😊

[@meenalshianand3591]

Very interesting

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@foxmacnamara8809]

Hi Nick! How are you? Well I hope. Thank you much! 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I’m doing well. Thank you my friend 😊

[@bautibhattacharyya8396]

Very, very, thanks Nick 🙏🙏 wonderful of your, knowledge, Acquiredskill. 👍👍👈🙏🙏🌻❤🕉Namo buddha, Namo.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure! Thank you 😊

[@daniellalyngdoh6211]

Nick i am your fan from India i like to watch your videos because you are imparting values and teachings . Can you please do more videos related to mental health, healing inner child wounds , kids who grow up with emotionally unavailable parents , setting up boundaries and so on . Thank you for your teachings it has been helpful 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much and thank you for the suggestion 😊

[@daniellalyngdoh6211]

​@@nickkeomahavong01my pleasure 🙏

[@georgeandrews2839]

Yell, scream and holler until everyone thinks you're insane and leaves you alone ? 😂

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😂

[@benjaminrudolph8493]

When I am overwhelmed is I play piano or sing...it's where I meditate reflect and pray

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh wonderful 😊

[@jennifermiranda6023]

Ive just moved house from a 2 bed to a 1 bed. Been feeling overwhelmed with everything to sort and do. A lot to clean and sort, i have to break it down into small chunks of time.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Oh yes that’s definitely a big move. Just take some time to breathe and connect back to your original intention. You’re doing great 😊

[@tillyvickers2721]

❤👌

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@kristinabaade2343]

Also, are you still in Pennsylvania this weekend? If so, would love to come visit you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Unfortunately we just left and are in Atlanta Georgia now.

[@kristinabaade2343]

I'm from Atlanta. Say hi for me!!😊🙏

[@TinaTastic3]

I believe this message to be very true and i have been aware of it since i was a teenager. The issue now is that i am married with a preschooler and a toddler and none of them clean. How can i apply this in my home without essentially becoming the house maid?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

If possible put it in their daily routine. Making their bed, washing dishes, cleaning their toys, putting clothes away, etc. whatever is most appropriate.

[@JayalathaRobinson]

When you a coming back to New York and where? Please I want to visit. Thank you

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

When your body refuses to cooperate it's so hard.. 😢

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Just take it step by step.

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

Hi Nick 🙏 How and when can I join a monastery? 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Here you go my friend. Here’s our website. Www.beamonk.org

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

@@nickkeomahavong01 applied. Thank you Nick 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Is the monastery already testing my patience and will strenght? 😆🤪🤪🤪 I have all the patience, I Just don't have much money and precious life time is very very short to be wasted 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@one.of.a.kind.]

what about chemtrails ?

[@Martin-bp9lo]

I have a question: If a person that has a organised, calm, peaceful mind (for example a experienced monk) suddenly starts living in a messy environment, will his mind still be affected by his environment? Or will his mind stay calm?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Depends on the monk I guess. But my personal opinion is that it does affect our mind. That’s why we tend to clean wherever we go 😊

[@TheOvert]

How can i feel more energetic and stressfree throughout the day?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Do you meditate? Closing our eyes for a few minutes can be helpful.

[@TheOvert]

@@nickkeomahavong01 i never meditate but I'll start from today

[@VinnyBully]

How to distance yourself from the surrounding collapsing world.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Meditation can help us detach more and have more equanimity 😊

[@evelynn4273]

How do I get my teeth that white? I'm serious.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

A good dentist is helpful 😊

[@monkmysterio]

this color robe is forbidden in the original text

[@nickkeomahavong01]

🤔

[@monkmysterio]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Use Brown and make it with street cloth. Green is also an option

[@positivevibes3418]

🙌🩷🙌 With Infinite Gratitude Thank you

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊