b'Processing Speed Allow extra time: Dont rush complex tasksbuild in buffer time. This will reduceanxiety and make your brain more efficient. Simplify instructions: Ask for information to be repeated, slowed down, or written out in step-wise fashion.Use repetition: Go over important information (verbally or mentally) more than once to reinforce it.Use apps: Use Otter.ai to record conversations and meetings and get transcripts, orSpeechify or Natural Reader to listen to text at your pace. Executive function (planning, organizing, problem-solving) Structured routines: Consistent daily schedule to reduce decision fatigue.Breaking down tasks: Divide big projects into smaller steps with deadlines and short-term goals.Prioritize tasks: Use the Todoist or Microsoft To Do app as a simple checklist. End each day by reviewing tomorrows tasks. Visual organizers: Use mind maps, whiteboards, use color-coded folders or binders for organizing bills, health, and personal paperwork, or use apps such as Trello or Notion.Decision supports: Create pros and cons lists or seek a trusted persons input for complex decisions. Lifestyle and cognitive health Energy conservation: Plan demanding cognitive tasks when fatigue is lowest (often mornings) and plan rest breaks before fatigue sets in.Diet: Eat a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet (plant-based foods, healthy fats such as olive oil, and moderate consumption of sh and poultry) to promote brain health.Regular exercise and sleep: Support brain health and mental clarity with routine exercise and good sleep. Use the Sleep Cycle app to track sleep quality. Use Fitbit or Apple Health to provide exercise reminders and track exercise. Stress management: Mindfulness, meditation, or relaxation techniques help reduce brain fog. Trial Insight Timer to promote relaxation and guided meditation.Cognitive training and exercise: Engage in puzzles, brain games, or therapy programs tailored for MS (e.g., Lumosity, Peak, Elevate, Virtual Reality and Gamication) to maintain function.Manage heat sensitivity: Use cooling devices (e.g., cooling towels, cooling vests, portable neck fans) to reduce the effect of heat on fatigue. We Want to Hear From YouYour voice matters. Take our short survey and let us know which stories are most important to you at msfocus.us/Survey2025.11 msfocusmagazine.org'