Aside from the age-related memory loss, you are most likely be experiencing a brain lag every now and then as well. This is when you lack sleep and you feel disoriented throughout the day or perhaps you work yourself to a point when everything gets blurred and hazy already. Unfortunately, a senior’s brain can be exhausted much easier than that of a younger person’s. Understandably, seniors experience more brain lags and do need more “kick-stating” than any other age group.

During a brain lag, your mind begins to wander. This is your brain’s way of coping and this should also be your signal to give your brain some rest. However, that doesn’t mean it cannot be revived anymore. Of course, you can still make it refocus on the task at hand, here are some handy tips to tide you over during those “brain-lag” moments:

•    Clear the clutter and organize according to tasks. This applies to your place of work as well as your mind. Think of it as placing everything in its rightful place, like filing your thoughts—and things–in folders. When you’re ready to work on them, you just pull them out and shut everything else—not related to the current task–out.
•    When someone is talking to you—and you know it’s really important for you to listen—but you find yourself drifting away, try to participate and ask questions.
•    Take a break. A couple of minutes out of your desk will help your brain get its much needed rest and be able to get back to work without being missed.
•    Find your own happy place. Think of a place that relaxes you then try to be there mentally. Tune out all the chaos that has been happening around you and try to focus on your being in this “happy place”.
•    If it gets heavy, seek help. There are things that you just can’t work out on your own. Know your limits and seek help when needed.
•    If a problem starts getting in the way, try to find a way to release them such as writing it down or talking it over with friends you trust.
•    List down your tasks and do them according to priority. This way you won’t be distracted by high priority tasks while doing those smaller and non-urgent tasks.
•    Learn how to meditate. Meditation is proven to help calm the mind and that is exactly what your mind needs.
•    Train your brain on your free time. You don’t have to assault it, do something fun and stimulating like brain games.
•    Grab a drink. Brain boosting drinks can help you kick start your brain. Examples of which are green tea, coffee, ginseng tea and smoothies.