Learning to regulate our emotions is crucial in stressful times.
Approaching disagreements with respect and positivity is essential for a healthy relationship.
Living mindfully and taking intentional breaks from technology can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
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Living with Intention for Better Health
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Jay Shetty's Journey as a Monk and Beyond
Jay Shetty shares his journey of becoming a monk and living in a monastery for three years. He highlights the importance of serving others and using one's skills to make a positive impact. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of living a celibate life and the power of learning to regulate one's own emotions.
Creating a Mindful, Stress-Free Life
Jay Shetty talks about the importance of living mindfully and stress-free. He emphasizes the need to have intentional breaks from technology, such as creating no-technology zones and designated times without screens. He also encourages starting the day without immediately checking the phone and suggests practicing meditation and emotional regulation as essential tools for a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
The Influence of Oxytocin on Emotional Closeness
During and after sex, the release of oxytocin gives a feeling of closeness, but it may not actually deepen emotional connection.
The Importance of Learning How to Fight
According to the Gottman Institute, learning how to fight effectively is the key to maintaining a strong relationship, rather than relying on date nights or romantic gestures.
Today, I am going to share with you the conversation I had with Hannah Berner where we talk about the life lessons we all need to help us battle our individual life struggles, the reason why there is no set guidelines to dating and falling in love, and how to regulate your emotions when you need it the most.
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.comand find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:29 How did you become a monk and how has your life changed since then?
05:54 Who was your first crush and what was the experience like?
08:45 What classes do you think are essential to living a fulfilled life?
12:52 Battling with anxiety and going against what your community expects you to do
16:48 Taking different practices from different traditions
19:56 There are no set guidelines when it come to dating and falling in love
24:15 How do you effectively argue with your partner?
29:40 Appreciating who your partner is and loving them unconditionally
31:47 How do you decide on what to share in public and still keep your personal life private?
35:10 How do you monitor social media and still live the best life?