Decision fatigue is real—making too many choices depletes mental energy and leads to poor decisions later. Understanding this phenomenon helps you preserve mental resources for important decisions.
Automate routine decisions. Steve Jobs famously wore the same outfit daily to eliminate trivial choices. Consider establishing routines for meals, exercise times, and morning preparation to reduce daily decision load.
Make important decisions earlier in the day when your mental energy is highest. Don’t schedule crucial meetings or make significant choices late in the day when decision fatigue has set in. Your judgment is clearest after rest and before decision exhaustion occurs.
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