Day 64 : Facing Cognitive fatigue.

 

I'm preparing for a job interview and reading a lot of new information. Despite getting enough sleep, I find myself almost dozing off for short periods, around thirty seconds to a minute, before waking up and continuing. This cycle repeats, making it hard to stay focused. It's frustrating because I want to absorb the material, but my brain seems to shut down momentarily.

### Self-Forgiveness Statements

I forgive myself for accepting and allowing myself to feel frustrated when I almost fall asleep while reading new information, even though I know I'm well-rested.

I forgive myself for accepting and allowing myself to feel like my brain is shutting down and for struggling to stay focused despite using techniques like listening to music and moving my body.

I forgive myself for accepting and allowing myself to feel judgment or disappointment about this experience.

I forgive myself for not accepting and allowing myself to see, realize, and understand that my mind and body are doing their best to cope with the intense cognitive load.

I forgive myself for accepting and allowing myself to struggle with this process.

I forgive myself for not accepting and allowing myself to be patient with myself and acknowledge that it's okay to take breaks and find new ways to engage with the material.

I forgive myself for not accepting and allowing myself to see, realize, and understand why my eyes close and I sleep for 30 to 60 seconds when learning new informations.

I forgive myself for not accepting and allowing myself to see, realize, and understand that my eyes closing and feeling like I'm almost falling asleep for 30 to 60 seconds when learning new information could be due to several reasons:

1. **Mental Fatigue**: 

Learning new information, especially if it's complex or unfamiliar, can be mentally exhausting. My brain might be getting tired from the effort required to process and understand new concepts.

2. **Information Overload**: 

When I take in a lot of new information at once, it can overwhelm my brain, leading to a need for a brief shutdown to process and organize the information.

3. **Stress and Anxiety**: 

Preparing for a job interview or learning new material can be stressful. Stress and anxiety can manifest in various ways, including physical symptoms like fatigue or the need for brief naps.

4. **Poor Sleep Quality**: 

If I'm not getting enough quality sleep at night, my brain might be trying to catch up on rest during the day, especially during periods of mental exertion.

5. **Low Blood Sugar**: 

If I haven’t eaten recently or am not consuming balanced meals, low blood sugar can lead to feelings of drowsiness and fatigue.

6. **Lack of Physical Activity**: 

Sitting for long periods without breaks can decrease blood flow and oxygen to my brain, leading to drowsiness.

7. **Eye Strain**: 

Staring at screens or reading for long periods can cause eye strain, which can make my eyes feel heavy and lead to temporary drowsiness.

8. **Dehydration**: 

Not drinking enough water can lead to fatigue and reduced concentration, causing me to feel sleepy.

### Self-Commitments

I commit myself to take regular breaks during study sessions.

I commit myself to ensure I get sufficient and quality sleep.

I commit myself to eat balanced meals and stay hydrated.

I commit myself to engage in physical activity to boost blood flow and physical vitality.

I commit myself to practice stress and anxiety-releasing techniques, such as breathing exercises and sounding self-forgiveness.

I commit myself to explore different ways of learning, such as summarizing out loud, making notes, or discussing with someone, to keep myself engaged.

I commit myself to stay well-hydrated and eat brain-boosting snacks to maintain my wakefulness.

I commit myself to incorporate short periods of physical activity to improve my focus.

I commit myself to be patient with myself and recognize that it's okay to find new strategies that work for me.

I commit myself to deep breathing to help my brain get enough oxygen.

I commit myself to setting a comfortable and ergonomic study environment to reduce physical strain.


I commit myself to monitor my screen time and take steps to reduce eye strain, such as using the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds).