How to Overcome Decision Fatigue

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Everyday, we have to make decisions. It’s an important part of life, but there comes a point when the mind can become overwhelmed or even ‘tapped out’ from the various forms of decisions it has to make. Decision fatigue is very real and it can be damaging to your own emotional wellbeing and self worth.

People who are under too much stress tend to simply just shut down. Decision fatigue can manifest in many different ways, but some of the common symptoms include procrastination and/or impulsivity. We can also have a difficult time self-regulating and maintaining emotional control.

People with decision fatigue often don’t know what the right answer is. If you know you’re suffering from decision fatigue, one of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to have a main focus or a main purpose for the day, and set yourself up to focus on a certain number of tasks. Plan and lay out your day the night before so that during the day, you do not feel like it’s going off the rails.

Give yourself permission to simplify the choices you are making. Focus on ways to reduce the amount of options you might have to choose from throughout the day. For example, if you know there’s eight different ways to do one particular task, just pick one approach and focus on it, even if it’s not the best approach. Decision fatigue is just an example of stress and overwhelm, but when you're able to spot the signs, you can make better decisions for yourself and your mental wellbeing.

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