Mental fatigue and overall performance is something that almost 2 in every 3 Australian’s struggle with at some point in their lives. So how are you functioning?

A goal common to all of us is to reach success, whether it be in work, school, sport, and social settings. We crave that feeling of accomplishment and reward after we put in so much effort and dedication. However, it can be difficult to maintain a constant and high level of motivation throughout these endeavours, and our performance levels can fluctuate wildly.

Performance on a task can depend on many factors, many of which are external and we have no control over, such as disruptions at work or home, and internally such as the current mental state. Over time we may adapt to these situations, and performance levels return to normal, but some may struggle and will continue to underperform in these important activities.

Signs and Symptoms

You may be struggling from Mental Fatigue if:

  • You lack the motivation to complete a task, or the motivation is there but you find yourself constantly procrastinating.
  • Tasks seem overwhelming and are causing high levels of stress.
  • You are constantly not reaching your full potential.
  • You are falling behind on work and struggling to catch up.
  • People close to you are concerned about your ability to perform.
  • You are often preoccupied with other thoughts while trying to complete a task and commonly find yourself daydreaming.

Mental Fatigue

Memory Loss

Signs and symptoms of memory loss can include the following:

  • Forgetting common words during conversations
  • Repeating or asking the same questions
  • Misplacing items in inappropriate places

Procrastination

Signs and symptoms of memory loss can include the following:

  • Lateness: Being constantly late for work or important meetings
  • Constantly putting things off such as paying bills
  • Being easily distracted: Spending too much time on social media, or watching tv

Poor Concentration

Signs and symptoms of memory loss can include the following:

  • Constantly having trouble paying attention
  • Appearing “zoned out” when listening to people
  • Being easily distracted
  • Being disorganised and often dazed and confused

Mental Fatigue

Symptoms of Mental Fatigue can include:

  • A general feeling of tiredness, no matter the amount of sleep you are getting
  • Wanting to sleep or take frequent naps during the day
  • Not feeling refreshed when waking up from sleep
  • Feeling mentally and physically worn out
  • Suffering from memory loss, poor concentration or being easily distracted
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Eating unhealthily or overeating, gaining or losing weight
  • Showing signs of poor judgement and bad decision making
  • Getting sick frequently or not getting over illnesses quickly
  • A lack of motivation

Cognitive Stress

Signs and symptoms of Cognitive Stress include the following:

  • Headaches
  • Stomach complaints such as indigestion
  • Overeating or losing your appetite, gaining or losing weight
  • Lack of sex drive
  • Fearful anticipation
  • Depression and sadness

 

Poor Performance Issues

Signs and symptoms of Poor Performance issues include the following:

  • Poor concentration and/or lack of tools to increase concentration
  • Lack of organization and techniques to achieve desired goals
  • Poor response to obstacles with minimum or no means to overcome
  • Lack of understanding regarding the desired performance
  • Low self-esteem or misunderstanding performance abilities
  • Inability to balance the different requirements set on the individual
  • Fear or mistrust of success

Services

At Brain Training Australia we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Neurofeedback Brain Training to help our clients suffering from Mental Fatigue

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach used to treat and manage problematic thoughts and behaviours. CBT helps the client to identify which thoughts and feelings are causing distress, and together with their Practitioner develop plans and strategies to actively challenge these. Here at Brain Training Australia™ CBT is integrated as part of a Neurofeedback Brain Training Program and CBT is usually applied mid program.

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a highly effective and relaxing process and can benefit anyone who wishes to boost their functionality and to overcome performance related issues.  Suitable for children, teenagers and adults, Neurofeedback is safe, natural, non-invasive and drug free. The client is simply required to relax in a recliner armchair while the Advanced Brain Training technology detects turbulence or inconsistencies in brainwave activity using an EEG, and corrects it using auditory perception interruption as you listen to some nice relaxing music.

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