India, Aug. 2 -- An exhausting day is something that most of us are intimately familiar with. The reason for that, according to neurosurgeon Dr Jay Jagannathan, is that our brain uses a limited amount of mental resources throughout the day.

"Every decision, task switch, and period of sustained attention increases cognitive fatigue. As mental fatigue builds, concentration declines, mistakes become more common, and decisions become less efficient," he stated, taking to Instagram on July 31.

The neurosurgeon believes that recovery is an essential part of maintaining normal brain function - not a sign of weakness. He went on to share six ways to do so after a mentally exhausting day.

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