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

by Jill Weber PhD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684039944
Publisher:	New Harbinger Publications
Publication date:	10/01/2022
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Solution 1 Overcome Being Spaced Out by Using Awareness 5

Solution 2 Overcome Helplessness with Mastery 19

Solution 3 Overcome Social Isolation with Attachment 39

Solution 4 Overcome Survival Mode with Emotional Awareness 57

Solution 5 Overcome Negative Habits with Healthy Routines 73

Solution 6 Overcome Feeling Defeated with Your Thinking Brain 93

Solution 7 Overcome Irritability and Stress with Mindfulness and Acceptance 111

Solution 8 Overcome Low Self-Worth with Self-Compassion 129

Solution 9 Overcome Lack of Joy and Pleasure with Creativity and Play 145

Solution 10 Overcome Brain Fog with Actionable Steps 159

References 175

Editorial Reviews

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

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

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

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