5 simple ways to minimize stress

5 simple ways to minimize stress

From Life Kit by NPR

June 4, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar shares simple strategies to reduce stress without major life changes.

Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets , offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: NPR Life Kit

Guest: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Topics covered

  • stress management
  • self-care
  • mental health
  • daily life
  • wellness

Keywords

  • stress
  • self-improvement
  • health
  • wellness
  • mental health
  • daily stress relief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR

Books & works: The 5 Resets

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