Every day we’re faced with hundreds of decisions that rely on our Prefrontal Cortex, the thinking part of our brain that requires more energy than our lower brain structures where habits reside. To give your brain a break… Create Policies to Reduce Decision Fatigue.
Policies such as “I have a two-drink limit” or “I take on only one volunteer commitment at a time” eliminate wearying mental negotiations and reliance on (ephemeral) motivation. See if it works for you!