Jess Cording on Strategies for Managing Stress: Mind, Body, and Spirit (Shortcast)

<p>In this special <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/app/collections/this-is-beyond-the-to-do-list" target="_blank">Shortcast</a>, Jess Cording, author of <em>The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress and Anxiety</em>, shares practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety by making small, sustainable changes across mind, body, and spirit. Jess offers gentle, doable practices that go beyond willpower—emphasizing progress over perfection.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this Shortcast, we explore:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Scheduling Worry Time:</strong> Rather than ignoring anxious thoughts or letting them spiral, Jess shares how setting aside designated “worry time” can help free up mental space and increase focus.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Finding Your Caffeine Sweet Spot:</strong> We discuss how caffeine affects productivity and stress, and how small swaps—like reducing serving size or switching to decaf—can restore balance without total depri...