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Life post-lockdown

MARISE SWART is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Hatfield, Pretoria. She also consults at two psychiatric hospitals in Pretoria. She is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® and Brainspotting Therapist, and the only Brainspotting Trainer in Africa. Visit Marise.co.za or call 012 362 6605 for info.

Q Now that I’m back at work, I’m really struggling to focus. I find it difficult to finish tasks and flit from one thing to the next. Has my brain turned to mush during lockdown? How can I get my mental sharpness back?

Firstly, you’re not alone. Many of us share your sentiment. The reason for this brain fog might be because your brain hasn’t been to ‘gym’ for a few weeks. Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to exercise

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