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