Life Kit: Health 5 simple ways to minimize stress
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Apr 14, 2025 
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, an internal medicine physician at Harvard and author of 'The 5 Resets,' shares practical tips to minimize daily stress without drastic changes. She emphasizes the importance of rest and the 'MOST' goal framework for manageable life adjustments. Digital distractions are addressed, highlighting the 'popcorn brain' phenomenon and offering strategies to regain focus. Dr. Nerurkar also dives into the mind-body connection, showcasing breathing techniques and the benefits of reducing multitasking to enhance resilience.
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Wes's Story of Stress and Change
- Wes, a single dad working two jobs, struggled to eat healthy due to time and stress constraints.
- Small daily changes, like packing lunches and walking between jobs, helped reduce his stress and improve health.
Set a MOST Goal
- Define a MOST goal: motivating, objective, small, and timely to guide stress reduction.
- Focus on personal reasons for change to increase motivation and make changes manageable.
Set Phone Boundaries
- Limit daily phone scrolling to 20 minutes and reduce notifications to lower stress.
- Keep your phone out of reach, especially at night and morning, to create quiet and reduce digital distraction.
