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Stress can cause more than just a bad mood and low energy. Over time, mental exhaustion from stress can lead to forgetfulness and reduced cognition. This can hamper the ability to do work and enjoy life. Though stress is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to mitigate the negative effects of mental exhaustion, including forgetfulness.
King’s College London, and Western Sydney University all confirm this: Too much internet use is a bad thing.
Of course, it can be easier to delete a social media app than it is to eliminate other types of stressors. Coping with a stressful coworker, for example, can be difficult. It is important to analyze what is the source of the stress and how this situation can be remedied. Dealing with a work- related confrontation can be hard, but having that difficult conversation and resolving the problem can ultimately lead to less long-term stress and improve mental health. Another strategy to reduce stress is avoid multitasking. Taking on multiple projects or doing too much in too little time can create the feeling of being overworked. Plus, studies have found that multitasking is not effective. It is more challenging to deliver results when attention is divided opposed to allowing time to focus on a specific task. To make matters worse, multitasking takes a major toll on memory and cognition, according to a study from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. If stress is impairing your memory, judgment, or cognition, take the above steps to reduce it. If you find your memory and cognition are not improving, consider speaking with a mental health professional to discuss your best next steps. Mental health and stress management are important, and the more we do to improve these areas of our lives, the healthier and happier we will be.
IS STRESS HARMING YOUR MEMORY?
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First, consider the source of your stress. These days, a common stressor is social media. Many researchers suggest that spending less time on the internet leads to better health. Several studies have found that constant internet use, including time spent on social media, is negatively impacting our memories. Research from Harvard, Oxford,
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