10 Signs You're Struggling With Brainrot (What To Do)

Ever feel like your brain just isn’t working the way it used to? Like your attention span is shrinking, your thoughts feel foggy, and everything online is just... noise? That might be brainrot—a term used to describe mental exhaustion, information overload, and the struggle to focus in today’s digital world.

The goal of this video is to help you identify the signs of brainrot and understand what’s causing it, so you can take steps to regain focus, clarity, and control over your mind. If you’ve been feeling scattered, unmotivated, or constantly glued to screens, this might be exactly what you need. Let’s get your brain back on track!

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Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Editor: Isadora Ho & Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera -    / amandasillvera  
Animator: Suu
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Special thanks to dubbing team:
Hindi: Reema Jyotiba Vatsalya

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