Why you’re forgetting why you walked into the kitchen (and what it really means)
Ever walked into the kitchen… and completely forgotten why you’re there? Or opened your laptop only to stare at the screen like it’s written in another language? You’re not broken. You’re not “losing it.”
What’s happening is this: your nervous system is overloaded.
It’s Not About Willpower
We’ve been told that forgetfulness, distraction, or feeling scattered is a mindset problem. That if we just focused harder, powered through, or had a better to-do list, we wouldn’t end up blankly staring at the fridge.
But here’s the truth: when your nervous system is under stress—from exhaustion, overwhelm, or doing too much—it literally pulls energy away from memory and focus.
It’s not about discipline. It’s not about “trying harder.”
It’s your body saying: hey, I need a reset.
Why Stress Makes You Forgetful
When you’re stressed, your body prioritises survival. It shifts you into fight, flight, or freeze — which is great if you’re being chased by a bear… but not so useful when you’re just trying to remember why you walked into the kitchen.
That stress response pulls resources away from your prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making).
So if you’re constantly:
Forgetting why you walked into a room
Struggling to concentrate at work
Feeling foggy or scattered
Snapping at loved ones over small things
…it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because your nervous system hasn’t had a chance to reset.
The Real Fix (And It’s Simpler Than You Think)
Most people think they need big solutions for big stress:
👉 A week off.
👉 A whole new routine.
👉 An overhaul of their entire life.
But the nervous system doesn’t actually work like that.
What it needs is micro-resets. Small, repeatable practices that bring you back to steady in real time.
Think of it like recharging your phone. You don’t wait until it’s dead to plug it in (well… hopefully). You top it up through the day.
Your body and nervous system are the same.
Just 90 seconds of reset can shift you out of stress mode, restore clarity, and bring you back into balance.
Try This Quick Reset Right Now
Here’s a simple nervous system practice you can do today:
Pause. Place both feet on the ground.
Breathe. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4. Exhale gently through your mouth for a count of 6. Repeat 3 times.
Anchor. Press your fingertips together lightly and notice the sensation. Come back to the present.
Notice how different you feel? Even a tiny pause can bring you back to clarity.
You Don’t Need More Willpower — You Need a Reset
So next time you walk into the kitchen and forget why you’re there, remember: it’s not your memory failing.
It’s your nervous system calling for a reset.
That’s exactly why I created Steady in Seconds — a 90-second reset tool that gives you your own personalised “reset code.”
Something you can use anytime, anywhere, to get calm, clear, and back in your body… fast.
Because big shifts don’t always take big hours.
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