And you know, if you could get your brain in gear, you could get a ton of work done today. But despite that 5th cup of coffee, you still can’t seem to focus. What’s a marketer to do?
I take a cue from Nelson Mandela when this happens and take a walk. If the weather is good, I also get some sun on my face. Taking a 10-minute brisk walk outside can do wonders for your brain, and 20 is even better.
Did you know that writing backward with your non-dominant hand can create new connections in your brain that make it work better, faster, and more creatively? Leonardo Da Vinci filled entire journals with mirror writing – and you must admit, the guy was no slouch regarding intelligence or accomplishments.
Doing things you don’t normally do, such as taking up a new interest or hobby, will also awaken the sleeping parts of your brain. Make it a point to learn a new skill so well you can teach it to others.
Try going to bed earlier. Most people don’t get enough sleep, one of the biggest causes of brain fog. They are sleeping in until noon isn’t good, either. As they say, moderation in all things. Get up quickly, drink water, exercise, and then get to work.
Take a mid-afternoon nap. Thomas Edison was a prolific napper and looked at what he accomplished. And Winston Churchill – despite running a powerful country during a world war – set aside hours each day just for himself to nap, bathe, dress, and eat in peace.
Take risks. If you take a chance, it will be necessary for you. If it’s essential, you’ll have enthusiasm for it. And if you’ve got spirit, brain fog tends to vanish. Henry Ford believed that if you’re going to fail, you should do it fast and learn from it. In other words, stop dreaming and take some action. No one which base jumped off a bridge ever felt like they had brain fog at that moment.
Cut out the sugar. The more sugar you eat today, the more tired you will be later today and again tomorrow. It’s not worth it. You’ve undoubtedly seen studies that suggest sugar is as addictive as cocaine. It makes for a great headline, but the bottom line is sugar is addictive, and as we’ve known for years, it’s terrible for you, too. Go 21 days without your favorite sweet tweets – whatever they may be – and see how you and your brain feel.
Bonus: When you cut out the sugar, you’ll feel better and look better too. They did a double-blind study asking men to rate women’s attractiveness. Women who did not eat sugar the previous day were rated as more attractive than those who did. Sugar makes you and your brain sluggish and can make you less beautiful or handsome.
Making health such a big priority in your life, you create a product in the health niche and sell 100,000 copies. Why not? It’s been done before and will be done many more times because there will always be people willing to pay to get their health and energy back. So let them pay you.
See what happens? I start by writing a few ways to combat brain fog when you’re stuck behind a computer for too long, and I create a new product.
It’s good to be an online marketer. Ideas are everywhere, and the market for solutions never ends.
Now put away the candy and walk briskly to clear your head. Then come back and get to work on building your online empire!
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