Engaging Your Brain and Reduce Brain Fog

Are you worried about how your brain is functioning?

Have you ever had those moments where you thought you’re losing your mind? Or are you feeling stressed because you can’t stay focused on one thing? You are not alone. Engaging your brain to reduce brain fog is a game changer.

My experience working with others

In my experience working with hundreds of women, it’s common for women to be multitaskingconstantly. Are you on auto-pilot or are you engaging your brain? Women often look after a home, children, their jobs/careers, and themselves, and are juggling many balls in the air. Throw in fluctuating hormones and you really find moments you doubt your sanity. In my humble opinion, we have been socially and culturally conditioned to believe that this is 100% our role, this is what gives us value. I’m here to tell you you are valuable just as you are. Take time to relax.

It is important to take breaks. True breaks where you can breathe, maybe take a few minutes outdoors, do a little stretching, and maybe it’s just sit and do nothing. Are you of the generation where if you had time to lean you have time to clean? I want you to know that it’s okay to give yourself permission to rest. If that’s difficult try doing something just for you that you enjoy or learn a new skill. It’s hard for some of us to wind down and rest.

Well, I have good news, engaging your brain in creativity helps.

Studies have shown that for people who find it hard to rest a hobby that requires both hands( which uses both sides of the brain) can be very meditative and relaxing. One study was done on a group of ladies who knitted, it’s as simple as creating a space where you can use your left and right hand your left and right brain, and shift your mind to something you enjoy. It was also noted that the clicking of the needles became a rhythm of relaxation for them.

My personal experience with brain fog

I have had the experience of having had two strokes, the one thing that helped me come back to myself and get out of the confusion and brain fog was creative work. I had never painted before in my life, so I learned how to paint with Jennifer Lightwolf Jones who taught Spririt Painting and has many credentials including being a Certified Trauma counselor. This really made a big difference in my brain fog, and mood, and helped me find my sense of self again, I would be so bold as to say it helped me explore a new dimension of what my brain is capable of.

After my last stroke, I began exploring more tools and the science behind them. I did a lot research and a great read is Lifting Depression by Kelly Lambert Ph.D. I highly recommend it for so much more than depression.

Creative hobbies like gardening, painting, knitting, crocheting, macrame, cooking the list goes on, are great for your brain. It helps your brain cells exercise and can even encourage the generation of new brain cells. There is no pressure, no talent required, just curiosity and willingness to try. Your brain will love you for it. So engage your brain and clear the fog.

Stay energized and engaged,

Kathleen

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Kathleen Bulger

Kathleen Bulger graduated from the Canadian School of Holistic Nutrition in 2017 with her certification as a Holistic Nutritional Consultant, She has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients helping them achieve a balanced state of health taking them from exhausted to energized and engaged.