Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik 5 Evidence Based Resets to Support Positive Stress Levels with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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Mar 24, 2025 
Join Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and author of The Five Resets, as she dives into the complex world of stress. Discover how healthy stress can propel you forward, while unhealthy stress can hold you back. Dr. Nerurkar differentiates between true resilience and toxic resilience shaped by societal expectations. She emphasizes the power of mindfulness and movement meditation in fostering a strong mind-body connection. Finally, learn how adopting a beginner's mindset can help you embrace challenges and reduce stress.
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Brain's Response to Stress
- The brain's stress center, the amygdala, is designed to handle short bursts of stress.
- Chronic stress keeps the amygdala active, leading to problems like burnout.
The Five Resets & MOST Goals
- Create a MOST goal: Motivating, Objective, Small, Timely, achievable within 2-3 months.
- This shifts your focus from "what's wrong" to "what matters."
True vs. Toxic Resilience
- True resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and grow from challenges.
- Toxic resilience ignores human limitations and demands constant productivity.
