In today’s fast paced world, many of us experience moments of mental haze- forgetting simple tasks, struggling to focus, or feeling like our brains just aren’t functioning today. This condition is becoming common, and is often overlooked. It is called Brain Fog, a subtle decline in mental clarity that can affect your work and daily routine.
Brain fog isn’t just about feeling tired and stressed. It can also be linked to some underlying health issues like:
- Sleep Apnea
- Thyroid imbalance
- Vitamin deficiencies ( Vit B12, D and iron)
- Chronic stress and anxiety
- dehydration and poor diet
- chemotherapy
- pregnancy
- Multiple sclerosis
- depression
Reference: Reasons you may have brain fog
Our modern lifestyles, packed with screens, constant notifications and irregular sleep patterns can make brain fog even worse. Over time, mild hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies can reduce your focus and memory over time.
What can we do to improve this? start simple:
- Prioritise 7-9 hours of sleep each night
- Routine check ups for thyroid and vitamin deficiencies
- supportive measures: hydration, balanced diet
- take breaks between longer tasks to enhance productivity
- Breathing techniques and meditation to improve stress levels
If your brain had a reset button, what small step would you take right now for it to reset?
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. A five-minute deep breathing exercise or a quick stroll in the fresh air serve as mini-resets for me. Making sleep and hydration a priority has also had a significant impact. It’s incredible how minor adjustments can lift the fog of thought. During busy days, what easy habit helps you quickly regain focus?