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Why concentrating on work feels so difficult at the moment

By | Lydia Smith | news.yahoo.com

If you’re finding it difficult to focus, remember things or make decisions at work, you’re not alone. Lots of us are finding it difficult to go beyond carrying out simple human functions, like getting dressed and brushing our teeth — and even that seems hard at times.

For the last few months, sitting down and concentrating — really focusing on the task at hand — has seemed impossible. Whether it’s work, study or even chatting to friends, things that were once routine or even fun suddenly feel much harder because of a pandemic-induced brain fog. So why does each day feel like a battle against your attention span at the moment?

“There are lots of reasons why it may be more difficult to concentrate at the moment given that the pandemic has created both uncertainty and lack of control,” says Susan Carr, a BACP accredited therapist with an interest in stress at work.

“The situation is constantly evolving so that we are continually having to adapt to change. It is not surprising then that this can lead to anxiety and low mood, both of which can impair cognitive functions including concentration.”

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