Focus Recovery
The physical factors behind brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue
Why Multitasking Drains You Faster Than Any Other Work Habit
TL;DR: Multitasking is actually rapid context switching that creates cognitive residue, requiring an average of 23 minutes to regain deep focus after each switch. This constant mental reorientation depletes energy faster than sustained focused work, adding 30-40% more time to complete tasks while creating decision fatigue and afternoon exhaustion.
Multitasking isn't productive—it's exhausting. Learn why context switching drains mental energy faster than any other work habit and how to protect your focus.
Brain Fog Isn't Random: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
TL;DR: Brain fog often follows a predictable physical pattern triggered by posture, immobility, and shallow breathing during deep work—not a mental flaw. It typically appears after 90-120 minutes of static work and can be prevented with simple physical resets.
Brain fog follows predictable patterns tied to posture, immobility, and breathing during desk work. Learn to recognize and interrupt the cycle before it starts.
When Your Desk Breaks Don't Actually Help (And What To Do Instead)
TL;DR: Desk breaks often fail to restore energy because remaining in the same environment keeps your body in work mode—same posture, lighting, and mental engagement. Effective recovery requires physical displacement, postural change, and true mental disengagement from work context.
Taking breaks but still feeling exhausted? Learn why staying at your desk during breaks doesn't restore energy—and what actually works for recovery.
