Meetings, Emails & Mental Fatigue: How Work is Destroying Focus

In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, Dr. Safia Debar, stress expert and founder of RQ Wellness, explores how to transform workplaces using neuroscience. Aimed at HR leaders and executives, this podcast dives into practical strategies for reducing cognitive load, managing mental fatigue, and establishing brain-friendly work cultures. Dr. Debar discusses the science behind cognitive fatigue, illustrates its impact through real-life examples, and provides actionable steps to redesign work environments for optimal performance and employee well-being. From reducing ineffective meetings to embedding recovery breaks, discover how to unleash your team's true potential by aligning work systems with how our brains are wired.

00:00 Introduction to Mastering Stress
03:04 The Impact of Work on Focus and Mental Fatigue
08:30 Understanding Cognitive Load and Brain States
16:36 Creating a Brain-Friendly Work Culture
22:13 Practical Strategies for Immediate and Long-Term Gains
27:01 Strategic Action Plan for Organizations
30:24 Conclusion and Next Steps

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GP Mayo Clinic London

https://www.mayoclinichealthcare.co.uk

Harvard affiliated BHI certified in Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) courses

www.rqwellness.com

@drsafiadebar

One of Tatler's "Top 21 private doctors in Britain" 2020