If you're struggling with mental fog a year into the pandemic, you're not alone.<br />Mental fog might include searching for words, losing your train of thought, burnout and just a general fuzziness.<br />Experts say that many aspects of how we have lived during the past year have likely contributed to a dulled mental state.<br />Blurring the boundaries of work, social and family life can contribute to issues with memory.<br />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.<br />This may involve delegating duties that you typically take on.<br />Experts advise against multi-tasking, as "attending to one thing for each moment can 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.
