Aug 25, 2020
Hi folks, I'm going into virtual vacation mode. This episode
is the inspiration I need to take a break. The brain is mush.
And not the good kind either. I'll either skip a couple of
weeks or make short episodes. If you are new to the podcast, there
is plenty of topics in the archives for you to check out..
Decision Fatigue is about thinking exhaustion. At some point you can't make a decision or you make one to get people out of your face. Make the wrong decision and they will be back to remind you of it.
Decision Fatigue is when your brain has made too many
decisions in a period of time. Your reasoning, quality of the
decisions and what you are willing to do not to make a decision is
in play.
Do I want ice cream, sorbet or water ice? That is too
complicated for me right now.
In many of the pages of the Internet there is advice about
fighting, overcoming and how to guard against having it affect
you.
Some of the sources are linked below.
But why does everything have to be a fight? Or stomped to the
ground? Check out the resources below and see if they help
make the concept clear.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
The Center for Anxiety in New York has a page about Overcoming Decision
Fatigue.
Four Remedies for Decision
Fatigue from University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School
of Business
Melody Wilding's post about Stressed? Try This 1 Minute
Self-Care Practice To Regain Control.
2018 article on How to Prevent Decision Fatigue
at Verywell Mind.
How To Beat Decision Fatigue With Better
Brain Habits a 2018 blog post at Trello.
The Complexities of Decision Making
from the Human Factor Blog.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.