Really struggling with brain fog at the moment - any short term-quick tips or advice on how to deal with this as work?

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Sleep and adequate nutrition are the biggest ones in my experience. Showers or splashing your face with water can also help in a pinch

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Are you getting enough sleep?
Are you taking your time to wake, unwind, relax?

What also works for me:
Not eat carbs in the morning/ intermittent fasting.

A few supplements too

Avocado and eggs in the morning 👌🏼

Vigorous exercise

if you are a middle age female you could also be dealing with perimenopause which causes brain fog. Have you had your thyroid checked? That can cause brain fog too.

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