We’ve all experienced mental fog. You feel like your brain is made of cloud puffs instead of an actual brain. Its symptoms include:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Diminished memory
• Find it hard to focus
• Poor communication skills
• Low motivation
• Easily distracted

Brain fog is a result of any type of imbalance in the control center of the brain, otherwise known as the hypothalamus. This imbalance can be a result of inflammation, free radicals or any type of stress brought on by several factors, such as: Continue reading →

A Microsoft study found that, on average, humans have an 8-second concentration span. And that number is probably shrinking as we speak because we’ve gotten used to everything being fleeting and prompt.

But no matter how much you try to shrug it off, there really is no substitute for paying attention. No matter what your environment is, your ability to get things done depends on your ability to pay attention.

The good news is that you can learn to focus more and focus better. All you need is to alter your mindset, take charge and apply these simple tools to boost your attention span.

1 – Warm-Up Your Brain

You’re at work; you have deadlines, meetings, projects, tasks – all things that need to get done within the span of a few hours. Continue reading →