Why Your Brain , May Feel Like It's Broken Amid the Pandemic.
If you're struggling with mental fog a year
into the pandemic, you're not alone.
Mental fog might include searching for words,
losing your train of thought,
burnout and just a general fuzziness.
Experts say that many aspects of
how we have lived during the past year
have likely contributed to a dulled mental state.
Blurring the boundaries of work, social and
family life can contribute to issues with memory.
To alleviate the strain of a pandemic that
is likely to shape our lives for the
better part of this year, ...
... experts recommend decreasing
the number of responsibilities
we have if possible.
This may involve delegating duties that you typically take on.
Experts advise against multi-tasking,
as "attending to one thing for each moment can
help to improve your ability to store information.".
It is also recommended to go outside and get some fresh air or look at pictures of nature. This can go a long way in improving cognitive ability