152: How to Combat Decision Fatigue in Everyday Life
An average person on an average day makes 35,000 decisions each day.
All those decisions--from major life changes to what to wear or eat in the morning--take time and energy and can really deplete you. And this can lead to what we call decision fatigue.
While there is some confusing science behind it, decision fatigue is a real thing. And I know firsthand how it feels in the body and brain, not just how it looks on paper.
In this episode of Time to Level Up, you’ll learn how to identify and combat decision fatigue in your life. I’ll reveal examples of how I’ve moved through it over the last 18 months to show what you can do when faced with decision overload.
What’s Covered in This Episode About How to Combat Decision Fatigue
3:00 - Events that have transpired for me over the last 18 months
4:40 - What is decision fatigue?
8:05 - Where you might be experiencing decision fatigue
11:07 - The four main symptoms of decision fatigue that I’ve identified
15:10 - Six things you can do to eliminate decision fatigue
23:16 - Trying to convince a friend or loved one to see a therapist or coach?
Mentioned In How to Combat Decision Fatigue in Everyday Life
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Quotes from this Episode of Time to Level Up
“Making decisions day in and day out can be exhausting and cause people to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed.” - Andrea Liebross
“Decision fatigue is cumulative. As a person makes decisions, they may feel worse or more drained as the day progresses.” - Andrea Liebross
“If you know you need to make a decision but you keep pushing it out, you’re not procrastinating. You’re avoiding it.” - Andrea Liebross
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