Harvard physician Aditi Nerukar explains how to rewire your brain’s stress response to live a more resilient life.

**💥 You're not weak. You're human.**

Stress isn’t a flaw to fix — it’s a biological force we all live with, just like gravity. But modern life turns it chronic, silent, and often shameful. Most of us wear resilience like armor, whispering "I'm fine" while our minds scream from the pressure. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, once a burnt-out ICU doctor, exposes the myth of invincibility and reveals the truth: **real resilience honors your limits, not just your strength**.

From cave tigers to overflowing inboxes, our brains haven't caught up with the modern world. And when the amygdala hijacks your thinking, your inner critic gets louder — and compassion feels impossible. But there's hope. Neuroplasticity means you’re not stuck. You can train your brain to handle stress differently. ✨

🔁 Start with two powerful resets:

1. **Stop. Breathe. Be.** – In 3 seconds, pull yourself out of panic and into presence.

2. **Gratitude journaling** – List 5 things and *why* you’re grateful for them. It rewires your brain toward peace.

🧠 Stress isn’t just something to survive. It’s something you can *relearn*. It’s not your fault. You're not alone. And with small, consistent resets, you can find your calm — even in chaos.

**Because the goal isn't zero stress. The goal is healthy stress that moves your life forward.**

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