In the TEDx talk “Half-Charged Living: Surviving on Low Battery,” Dr. Nicho Saputra Nugraha shares insights on achieving a balanced, productive lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of managing stress through simple activities like stretching and deep breathing. Drawing from his experiences as a doctor, entertainer, and entrepreneur, Dr. Nugraha illustrates how a balanced lifestyle—incorporating proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise—forms the foundation for success.
He presents a four-pillar model for well-being: sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and purposeful living. Dr. Nugraha stresses that sleep is essential for optimal functioning, while nutrition should be balanced and mindful. Furthermore, he advocates for regular physical activity, reinforcing that consistency is key to maintaining mental health.
A significant portion of the talk focuses on mindset, contrasting fixed and growth mindsets. Dr. Nugraha encourages adopting a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and resilience. He concludes by stating that balance is not merely found but actively created, urging listeners to celebrate small victories as they pursue personal growth and fulfillment.
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These days, most of us are just trying to survive assignments, organization stuff, part time jobs, and everyone’s expectations. In the middle of all that, we kind of forget that our bodies have limits too. This talk’s basically a reminder that physical health matters just as much as our to do lists. Getting enough sleep, eating decent food, and actually listening to what our body needs shouldn’t be treated like some kind of bonus we only get if we’re “productive enough”. Cause if we keep pushing ourselves on low battery, we’re not just tired, we’re stuck. The point is rest isn’t being lazy, it’s what keeps us going. Dr. Nicho Saputra Nugraha is a young medical doctor and multimedia communicator who bridges the worlds of health science and digital storytelling. Graduating from Universitas Sriwijaya as one of its fastest students, he served in community health centers before stepping into media as the host of Dokter Traveler on national TV and creating content that makes medical knowledge accessible and engaging. Nicho inspires youth by showing that rigorous education and creative expression can work hand in hand to promote a healthier society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Half-Charged Living: Surviving on Low Battery | dr. Nicho Saputra Nugraha | TEDxTSM” was uploaded on 10/13/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks