Poor sleeping habits and mental stress have a very close-knit relationship. If you are stressed, you are likely going to have trouble sleeping properly. And if you are having trouble sleeping properly, you are likely to become stressed.

Make priorities clear and simplify your requests. A manager who is not clear on what they need or what is most important can contribute to a feeling of anxiety, overwhelm, and mental fog in a team member. Think Straight is based on the pragmatism philosophy founded by William James and Charles Sanders Peirce, which states that we can choose one thought over another. In other words, we can control what we think.This is my best take away from this book. To connect the dots( applying the knowledge), we need to form the dots in the first place ( get the knowledge) which comes through learning. Important! Foroux concludes the book with a series of practical examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, including the workplace, personal relationships, and social media. However, he notes that not all mental models are created equal, and some can actually hinder one’s ability to think straight. but what I don’t understand is feeling like that to a degree… but also hazy like your drowsy/ not “fully awake” or semi conscious. In addition to badly fogged general memory. (Not just periods of my life) Most everything feels sort of blurred and foreign to me, and my head feels tight.

I know something about you without knowing you. I bet you spend A LOT of time in your head. You know, thinking, worrying, stressing, freaking out -- call it whatever you want. I call it a preoccupied mind. And with what? Vitamin B-12, in particular, has many health benefits for the brain and immune system. This vitamin is found in fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. If you aren't used to exercising, work up to your goal of 150 minutes a week gradually. For example, you might start by walking just 5 or 10 minutes each day, then gradually increasing the amount of time by another 5 to 10 minutes a week.

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The people who don't have that much money don't deserve the luxury of "straight thinking." #sorrynotsorry The media we consume, the company we keep, and even the places we visit influence our thinking. Do you find yourself echoing someone else’s opinion, even if you don’t fully agree? External stimuli can be sneaky, altering our perspective without us noticing. Foroux emphasizes the importance of being conscious consumers – absorbing what aligns with our values and filtering out the rest. StoryShot 7: The Art of Reflective Thinking The life of wisdom is a life of reason. It is important to learn how to think clearly. Clear thinking is not a haphazard enterprise. It requires proper training.” Also Read: Do It Today By Darius Foroux Book Summary What you can Learn From Think Straight Book Another thing is I’ve become intolerant (sugar, caffeine, and lights) I try to be calm, mindful, and rational as I can be. I’ve been to my doc, 2 ct scans are clear, so will be seeing a neurologist.