Overcoming Stress-Induced Brain Fog: 10 Simple Ways to Find Focus, Improve Memory, and Feel Grounded

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Brain fog is real--and it can cloud your thinking, sap your creativity and motivation, and take the joy right out of life. This book offers quick, proven-effective solutions to help you cut through the haze and think clearly.

Do you ever feel spaced out or stuck in a rut, like you just can't think, or you're moving in slow motion Perhaps you feel detached or disengaged, defeated and hopeless, or just not fully yourself. If you're struggling with a lack of mental clarity, energy, and belief in yourself and your capabilities, you may be experiencing the dreaded brain fog--a very real issue that can result from the exhaustion, overstimulation, and the stress of modern life.

All of us struggle to find the get-up-and-go we need sometimes, but when prolonged stress and anxiety begin to affect your ability to focus, concentrate, remember, solve problems, or communicate effectively on a regular basis, these symptoms may point to something more than just a stressful week. It's time to clear away the fog and reclaim your motivation, passion, self-worth, zest, and meaning in life.

Based on cutting-edge research, Overcoming Stress-Induced Brain Fog offers quick solutions you can put to work right away, including exercises based in awareness, mindfulness and acceptance, and self-compassion. With these ten easily accessible tools, you'll find your way out of the haze toward clarity, improved memory, and a greater presence to enjoy life.

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"In this wonderful book, Jill Weber demystifies the phenomenon of stress-induced brain fog. Her relatable examples and thought-provoking exercises help to illustrate how stress might be impacting one's ability to think clearly. Weber is an insightful guide--helping to restore a sense of focus and well-being. Before slogging through another day, I highly recommend reading this book to feel more control of your mind and your life."
--Emily Aron, MD, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist; and associate professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine--Emily Aron, MD
"Jill Weber has written a very important book at a critical time--a time when many are crippled by stress-induced brain fog and fatigue. In this thoughtful, insightful, and research-driven book, Weber goes beyond explaining the brain fog epidemic and offers specific strategies for immediate relief. This book is an invaluable, modern resource for clinicians and laypeople alike."
--Tanie Miller Kabala, PhD, licensed psychologist, author of The Weight Loss Surgery Coping Companion, and creator of Rest and Restore--Tanie Miller Kabala, PhD
"Jill Weber's incisive description of stress-induced brain fog will resonate with many readers, all the more so in the wake of the chronic stress evoked by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help us cope with and bounce back from this debilitating and demoralizing condition, she provides practical, comprehensive, evidence-based suggestions for tending to our mental and physical well-being and getting more joy from our days."
--David A. F. Haaga, PhD, professor of psychology, and director of clinical training at American University--David A. F. Haaga, PhD
"With more and more people suffering from the cognitive effects of stress, Jill Weber offers a beacon of hope, with actionable strategies to reclaim mental clarity."
--Andrea Bonior, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, and author of Detox Your Thoughts--Andrea Bonior, PhD

Author Bio

Jill P. Weber, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Washington, DC, working with people managing varying degrees of anxiety. She is author of Be Calm, writes a blog for Psychology Today, and has appeared as a psychology expert in USA Today, The Washington Post, and on CNN. For more information, visit www.drjillweber.com.