How to Release Heaviness From Your Life | Nick Keomahavong

How to Cope with Grief | A Monk's Perspective

Nick Keomahavong
Jul 15, 2025

 

How to Navigate Uncertain Times (3 Powerful Tips)

Nick Keomahavong
Apr 10, 2025

 

How to Release the Weight of Expectations

Nick Keomahavong
Sep 16, 2026
This past weekend I met with a group of young leaders — smart, kind people who genuinely want to make a difference. Almost every one of them told me the same thing: they're carrying so much pressure. Pressure from parents, friends, employers, and from themselves. And when they don't meet those expectations, the self-doubt creeps in — what's wrong with me, why can't I reach this goal?
In this video, I share three steps I use myself to release that weight. First, take time alone to get clear on where the pressure is actually coming from — is it the goal itself, or something you're carrying that isn't even yours? Second, share what you're experiencing with the person involved, using "I" statements instead of blame, so their walls stay down and they can actually hear you. Third, tell them exactly what you need before you share — to be heard, to vent, or to get their advice — so they know how to support you.
During a recent ordination program, I felt stretched between the new monks, my own responsibilities, and my teaching monk's expectations. Sharing that honestly, instead of carrying it in silence, is what let the pressure lift.
I hope this gives you the courage to put down what you've been carrying alone. #monks #buddhism

 

Are You Addicted to Social Media?

Nick Keomahavong
Mar 12, 2025
In this video, I dive into the topic of social media addiction and help you assess your own relationship with it. Instead of just telling you to quit or cut back, I offer three key questions to guide your self-reflection:
1. How attached are you? - Are you mindlessly scrolling, or do you have control over your usage?
2. What is your intention? - Are you using social media purposefully, or is it just a habit?
3. What is your goal? - Is social media helping you, or is it distracting you from what truly matters?
By answering these questions honestly, you can adjust your approach—whether that means pulling back, setting boundaries, or using social media more intentionally.

 

Why Your Life is NOT Moving Forward

Nick Keomahavong
Apr 22, 2025

 

How to Release Heaviness From Your Life

Nick Keomahavong
Jul 11, 2024

 

6 Monk Habits That Will Change YOUR Life

Nick Keomahavong
Aug 17, 2023