Wednesday 07 / January / 2026
MUSCAT: It starts innocently enough, a glance at a notification, a quick scroll, a mental note that slips away in the haze of everything else. Hours later, you cannot remember what you were meant to be doing.
If that sounds familiar, Muscat-based author Philippe Georgiou’s ‘De-Fog: Practical Tips to Stop Overwhelm, De-Stress, and Improve Focus’ might be the mental reset you did not know you needed.
Published earlier this year, ‘De-Fog’ arrives at a time when collective attention is fraying. Between constant digital pings, blurred work-life boundaries, and a relentless stream of online noise, Georgiou’s message is clear: “You are not broken. You are just overstimulated.”
A seasoned coach and communications expert, Georgiou does not preach radical lifestyle changes. Instead, he invites readers to adopt small, science-backed shifts. His tone is conversational and compassionate, more like a mentor guiding you through a foggy forest than a drill sergeant shouting productivity hacks.
The book’s structure mirrors the journey many of us are on.
Early chapters examine the roots of mental fog, digital overload, and emotional fatigue, then gradually move toward practical tools to reclaim focus.
From realistic digital detox plans to brain-training exercises woven into daily routines, Georgiou’s approach is refreshingly doable.
One standout section explores “practical minimalism,” which is not about decluttering wardrobes but minds.
The author argues that mental clutter is the real thief of attention. His strategies for simplifying thought patterns and decision-making feel especially timely in an era of endless choice.
What sets ‘De-Fog’ apart is its grounded and humane tone. Attention is treated as a muscle weakened by modern life, not a moral failing.
The book encourages designing days around focus rather than reacting endlessly to notifications and obligations. Its advice echoes mindfulness without leaning on mysticism.
By the final pages, ‘De-Fog’ does not promise perfection.
It offers progress. Readers walk away with practical tools to move from scattered to centered and from foggy to focused.
In a world that rewards busyness over balance, Georgiou provides a compassionate, actionable guide for reclaiming mental clarity, one simple habit at a time.
The book is available on https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1965480195 and the author can be contacted at [email protected]
