Cognitive Overload & Capacity Limits
Understand the signs and causes of cognitive overload.
The Sense of Not Enough Mental Space
The mind feels narrow, as if moving through a tight corridor where turning is difficult.
Thoughts have little room to breathe.
This window does not expand the space or offer relief.
It quietly acknowledges the sensation of limited room, without labeling it as danger or defect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I feel like there's "not enough room" in my mind?
This is a Lack of Internal Space. Your "integrator" is currently maxed out by unfinished loops and high-velocity triggers. In this model, "space" is a metabolic resource. If you feel "crowded," it means your "input" exceeds your "integration capacity." Recognizing this allows you to stop the "entry band" and focus on "closing" what is already inside, restoring the internal volume needed for ease.
How do I create more mental space?
By "De-tasking the Self." Much of the "crowding" is caused by the Status system monitoring your performance. When you stop "performing" your thoughts and just "have" them, you regain space. Also, closing small physical loops (like clearing a desk) provides a "symbolic space" that the brain translates into "mental space." Meaning requires "room to land"; by creating gaps in your day, you provide that room.