5 Easy Tips to Prevent Postural Fatigue and Brain Fog While Managing a High-Stress Job
As an executive mum, you are constantly juggling high-stress responsibilities at work while also managing the demands of home life. Long hours at a desk, endless meetings, and the mental load of balancing it all can take a toll on your body and mind. If you’ve noticed a lingering sense of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or even brain fog creeping in during your busy days, your posture could be part of the problem. Poor posture doesn’t just lead to neck, back, and nerve pain; it also impacts blood flow, breathing, and energy levels - all of which are critical for staying sharp and productive throughout your day. Lets discuss more in this blog. 

Here’s how you can take charge of your posture to combat fatigue and brain fog:
Check Your Desk Setup: An ergonomic workspace can make all the difference. Adjust your chair height so your feet are flat on the floor, your knees are at a 90-degree angle, and your lower back is supported. Your computer screen should be at about 5 to 10 degrees below eye level to avoid slouching or craning your neck forward. These small changes can relieve strain on your neck, shoulders, and back, helping you maintain better posture effortlessly.

Incorporate Movement Breaks: Prolonged sitting is one of the biggest culprits of postural fatigue. Set a timer to remind yourself to stand up and stretch every 30 minutes. Simple desk exercises like shoulder rolls, seated twists, or neck stretches can ease muscle tension and improve circulation. Incorporating short walks around your office or home during breaks can also energise your body and clear your mind.

Practice Breathing Techniques: Your diaphragm plays a crucial role in maintaining core stability and posture. When you slouch, your diaphragm can’t function properly, leading to shallow breathing and reduced oxygen flow in the body. Take a few minutes throughout your day to practice deep breathing exercises. Sit tall, inhale deeply through your nose, and exhale slowly through your mouth to engage your diaphragm and improve your focus.

Stay Hydrated and Nourished: Dehydration and poor nutrition can exacerbate brain fog. Keep a water bottle at your desk and snack on nutrient-rich foods like nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Staying hydrated and eating well supports overall energy levels and helps your body manage the physical demands of a long workday.

Invest in Core Strength: Your core muscles are the foundation of good posture. Weak core muscles force your back and neck to work harder, leading to fatigue and discomfort. Incorporate simple core-strengthening exercises like planks or seated pelvic tilts into your routine. Even dedicating 5-10 minutes a day to core exercises can significantly reduce postural fatigue over time.




HERE is a free checklist to '10 Easy Desk- Based Exercises To Strengthen Your Core' This checklist is designed for busy days when you don’t have time to leave your seat but still want to feel stronger and more supported. With these simple, discreet exercises, you’ll be able to activate your core and improve your posture without missing a beat.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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