DeepSummary
The episode begins by acknowledging that many people struggle with persistent worries or anxieties that linger in the back of their minds, draining their energy and joy. Jay Shetty advises against dealing with these worries first thing in the morning or right before bed, as this can program the subconscious mind to dwell on them during sleep. Instead, he recommends starting the day with gratitude practices and journaling to set a positive foundation.
Shetty emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing the thoughts and influences we amplify. He suggests repeating affirmations like "I am happy, I am healthy, I am healing" before bed to reprogram the subconscious mind towards progress. Staying busy and physically active can also help process worries in a healthy way, rather than ignoring or suppressing them.
Ultimately, Shetty encourages taking action to address the root causes of anxiety before resorting to acceptance and tolerance. While mindfully accepting what cannot be changed is valuable, he stresses the importance of first exhausting all efforts to actively improve the situation. The goal is to cultivate inner peace and resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Practice acceptance and tolerance for situations you cannot change
- Cultivate inner peace and resilience
- Start each day with gratitude practices to crowd out anxious thoughts
- Repeat affirmations before bed to program the subconscious mind for positivity
- Stay active and busy to process worries in a healthy way
- Take proactive steps to address the root causes of anxiety before resorting to acceptance
- Consciously choose the thoughts and influences you amplify
- View personal patterns and beliefs as changeable, not fixed
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If gratitude is renting space in your mind, worry can't rent the same space. If you're having a thankful thought in your mind, anxiety can't rent the same space.“ by Jay Shetty
- “We suffer twice, once in imagination and once in reality.“ by Jay Shetty, quoting Seneca
- “If you've taken every action you possibly can, if you've taken every action within your control, if you've taken every action that will help you get out of the situation you're in, and then it doesn't shift, then we can practice acceptance and tolerance.“ by Jay Shetty
- “I am waking up energized rejuvenated and ready for the day, I am waking up with health, vitality, and energy.“ by Jay Shetty
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Episode Information
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
iHeartPodcasts
3/29/24
Are you struggling with anxiety?
Are you looking for ways to become less anxious?
Today, Jay Shetty will share several ways to manage anxiety, why it consumes us and how we can navigate through it. Jay will also share insights on how to consciously choose and amplify the voices and influences that nurture your well-being, how to program your mind with positivity and intentionality before bed and upon waking up - a crucial practice that can pave the way for a restful night and a more focused tomorrow.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to not start your day with worry
Begin each morning with gratitude
Prepare your mind with positive thoughts
There is healing in acceptance and tolerance, the essential practices for cultivating inner peace and resilience against life's inevitable ups and downs.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Do You Worry a Lot?
03:38 Avoid Dealing with Your Worries Upon Waking Up
07:31 Start Your Day with Gratitude
11:25 Increase the Voice You Want to Hear
14:49 Program Your Mind Before Going to Bed
18:42 Sometimes, Staying Busy is Healthy
19:48 Practice Acceptance and Tolerance
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