Brain Fog or ADD? Why Smart Women Can't Focus Anymore (And How to Fix It)

I love ticking things off my to-do list. Finishing a project gives you this natural high, leaving you feeling satisfied and accomplished in your work.But so many women I talk to feel like no matter how hard they work, they never get to the big, meaningful projects.They feel busy all the time, they’re caught up in shallow work and don’t have the physical energy or mental capacity to hone in on the deep work. A lot of women come to me asking, is it ADD? Is it brain fog? Why do I feel like I’m constantly busy but getting nowhere?There are plenty of productivity hacks out there but today I’m exploring what’s happening in your brain when it comes to performance and focus. More importantly, I'll share how you can leverage nutrition, dietary tweaks, and lifestyle changes to enhance your mental capacity.Tracking Your Daily ActivitiesI recently embarked on a little experiment with some clients who were caught in this cycle of busyness without productivity. Together, we started tracking their daily activities in 30-minute increments over seven days. The results were astounding.Addressing the Root CausesSo what can we do about it? For some clients, a simple boost in mental activity was achieved with supplements like L-theanine, an extract from green tea that enhances performance. However, for others, the brain's exhaustive state called for a deeper look into overall body wellness.Addressing digestive health often reveals a web of connected symptoms, such as inflammation that disrupts brain function, leading to ADD-like or dementia-like symptoms. It's also crucial to regulate cortisol levels and blood glucose to prevent those energy crashes that commonly happen after lunch.To finally start pushing the needle forward on those big projects, consider tracking your daily activities to highlight any patterns going on. From there, you can begin to see what dietary and lifestyle changes you might need to make. LINKSDouble Your Energy Masterclass:https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclassWebsite: www.vesnahrsto.com Mentioned in this episode:Buh-Bye Burnout