Decision Fatigue: Death by 1,000 Choices

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Hey there stay at home mom and others. Are you exhausted? Is there one big reason why or is it a bunch of little things that are hard to identify and even tougher to change? The way most people go about making decisions adds a tremendous amount of exhaustion and self doubt. In to ... Show More

The phenomenon of decision fatigue describes the physical, mental, and emotional depletion we feel when we have to make a bunch of decisions, especially within a certain time frame. However, have you ever considered the energy that making confident decisions could give you? What ... Show More

We tend to think having more options is better, but the science shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety, and make us feel worse about making decisions, even when those decisions seem trivial. Dr. Laurie explores the psychology of choice overload and decis ... Show More

Everything our bodies do— whether physical or mental— uses energy. Studies have found that many individuals seem to have a daily threshold for making decisions, and an extended period of decision-making can lead to cognitive exhaustion. So, what kinds of choices lead us to this s ... Show More

Decision fatigue occurs when we become mentally exhausted from making numerous decisions throughout the day. As a result, we make poorer decisions because our brains are just too tired to think. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent yourself from getting mentally e ... Show More

<p>In 1998, Psychologist Roy Baumeister conducted a foundational study that showed decision-making depletes cognitive resources, much like physical exertion depletes muscles. </p><br><p>Baumeister’s studies found that decision fatigue leads to impulsive choices (gravitating towar ... Show More

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When we're faced with decisions in life, the pressure to make the "right choice" can be overwhelming. Today, Rosie shares some ways to make more confident deciscions, and how to trust ourselves more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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