Originally Posted by
450knotOffice
Through MANY Type training programs in my career, this approach has always worked for me. Basically, you immerse yourself completely in the task at hand, but give yourself a few hours each afternoon to decompress a bit.
This. If you don't do this, your brain will eventually vapor lock.
Training is the worst time to skip exercise, do it daily even if it's just a long walk.
A good diet, especially "brain foods" (nuts, avocado, salmon, etc) will make a noticeable difference. Go real easy on the booze too.
Some people can just gut it out, many cannot.