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Why does it feel so hard to think?
Depression and stress Problems with memory, focus, and decision-making can contribute to the feeling of brain fog. There may also be problems with sleeping and a lack of energy, which can make concentrating and completing tasks harder. Stress and anxiety can also make it difficult to think clearly.
What happens if you think too hard?
Thinking too hard can cause stress, even if it is not a result of or doesn’t result in trauma. You then try to master what you couldn’t handle in the first place. Thinking too hard can cause stress even if it doesn’t result in trauma.
Why do I have a hard time making decisions?
Making decisions will always be difficult because it takes time and energy to weigh your options. Things like second-guessing yourself and feeling indecisive are just a part of the process. In many ways, they’re a good thing—a sign that you’re thinking about your choices instead of just going with the flow.
Why do we think harder when we think about a subject?
When we think about a subject, our blood moves to different parts of the brain. When we think “harder”, the blood shifts some more, using a broader portion of a mind’s capabilities to provide processing for a topic. In essence, it increases the percentage of parallel capacity that is dedicated to that specific process.
Can fatigue make it harder to make decisions?
We have a harder time saying no —to things like junk food, impulse buys, and other tempting offers. On the flip side, fatigue can also make it harder to say yes, especially to decisions that would upset the status quo. Fatigue makes it difficult to even think about making decisions, let alone what’s right or wrong, correct or incorrect.
Do our brains think differently when we think hard?
Absolutely, as demonstrated by MRI. When we think about a subject, our blood moves to different parts of the brain. When we think “harder”, the blood shifts some more, using a broader portion of a mind’s capabilities to provide processing for a topic.