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Why it matters?
Can you guess how many decisions you make in a single day? Studies show it can range from thousands to tens of thousands. Some decisions are automatic—like turning on a light or seasoning your food—while others are more complex.
At the end of the day, even the tiniest decision can feel like a lot.
That’s why many of us struggle with decision fatigue—feeling too stressed or overwhelmed to decide. Decision fatigue can cause us to procrastinate, be impulsive, or feel hopeless and indecisive. Understandably, it wears us down.
Thankfully, there are ways to give our hardworking brains a break! It starts with some simplification—and a constant focus on our wellbeing.
Sources:
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