Not sure what to do after a mentally exhausting day? Neurosurgeon Dr Jay Jagannathan shares 6 ways to recover

Neurosurgeon Dr Jay Jagannathan says mental exhaustion results from the brain's limited mental resources being used throughout the day.

He advises stopping additional input like scrolling, videos, and notifications because they keep attention engaged when overloaded.

A quiet walk of 10 to 20 minutes without calls or podcasts can help attention recover.

Changing your environment, such as moving to a quieter room or going outside, creates a mental break.

Doing one simple physical task like cooking, showering, stretching, or folding laundry gives the brain structure without extra cognitive demand.