Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Jess Cording on Strategies for Managing Stress: Mind, Body, and Spirit (Shortcast)
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Jun 9, 2025 Jess Cording, a dietician and health coach, shares her insights on managing stress from her book, The Little Book of Game Changers. She discusses innovative strategies like scheduling 'worry time' to mentally declutter and boost focus. Cording also highlights the importance of finding your caffeine sweet spot to maintain productivity without deprivation. Additionally, she encourages listeners to create a 'loneliness game plan' with enjoyable activities, reminding everyone that small, consistent changes can lead to a more balanced and grounded life.
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Schedule Worry Time
- Set aside designated worry time to contain anxious thoughts rather than letting them spiral all day.
- Writing down worries during this time frees up mental space for better focus.
Find Your Caffeine Sweet Spot
- Identify your personal caffeine sweet spot instead of overconsuming caffeine.
- Start with small swaps like smaller cup sizes or half decaf to reduce intake without quitting coffee cold turkey.
Jess's Loneliness Game Plan
- Jess felt deep loneliness her first summer living away from home despite being busy and around people.
- Writing a list of enjoyable activities to do when lonely helped her manage and soothe those feelings.