Six months ago, I was constantly misplacing my keys, walking into rooms and completely forgetting why, living in a state of constant mental fog.
I'd tried everything.
Brain training apps, countless sticky notes all over the house, elaborate memory tricks.
Nothing seemed to work.
Eventually I got frustrated enough that I assumed this was just part of getting older, and that at 67 there was nothing much to be done about it.
Then I came across a different way of thinking about everyday memory and focus, and decided it was worth a try.
About a month after I'd more or less given up, I came across the work of Randy Strauss, PhD. His approach to everyday cognitive wellness was refreshingly simple: a 10-second step in the morning, paired with a supplement whose ingredients are studied for their role in supporting normal memory, focus and healthy blood flow to the brain. The full ingredient list is shown further down this page.
Two steps. That's it:
Step 1: Drink your favourite coffee, tea or water in the morning.Step 2: Do exactly what's shown in the short video below.
Honestly, I almost didn't bother. After so many things I'd already tried, I had no particular reason to expect this to be different.
For me, over the following weeks, it simply became an easy habit I was glad to keep as part of looking after my focus and daily routine. This is my own experience only – it is not a promise of results, and individual experiences differ.
If someone had told me a year ago that I'd build a 10-second step into my morning just to support my focus, I would have laughed.
