Are You Tired… or Just Decision Fatigued?

Have you ever felt mentally exhausted even when you haven’t done that much?

That could be decision fatigue, a sneaky energy drainer that we all face daily.

We make an average of 35,000 decisions a day. From what to wear, eat, say, or scroll… to big life choices about our health, work or relationships, it’s non-stop.

Your brain is like a battery. And the more decisions you make, the more depleted it becomes. That’s why your best decisions are made in the morning, when your mental energy is freshest.

But as the day goes on, decision fatigue creeps in and you might start noticing these 4 signs:

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1.⁠ ⁠Procrastination

You keep putting off decisions or tasks, even the simple or important ones.

🧠 Why? Your brain is tired from constant decision-making, so it delays anything requiring more effort or thought.

💬 Example: “I’ll deal with it tomorrow” becomes your go-to phrase, even for things you care about.

2.⁠ ⁠Impulsivity

You make rash or careless decisions without fully thinking them through.

🧠 Why? Mental exhaustion weakens your self-control, making it harder to resist quick fixes or temptations.

💬 Example: Grabbing junk food, saying yes when you mean no, or making purchases you later regret.

3.⁠ ⁠Avoidance

You dodge decisions entirely, consciously or unconsciously.  

🧠 Why? Your mind is trying to protect itself from further depletion by disengaging from decision-making.

💬 Example: Ignoring messages, leaving emails unread, or not dealing with personal matters.

4.⁠ ⁠Indecision

You feel paralysed by choices, even minor ones.

🧠 Why? The mental overload dulls your ability to weigh pros and cons effectively.

💬 Example: Spending ages choosing what to wear, what to eat, or what step to take next and still feeling unsure.

The good news, you can reclaim your energy and clarity with simple shifts.

✨ Create morning routines that protect your mind.

✨ Limit low-value decisions (think: meal planning or outfit prep).

✨ Try breathwork, meditation or a short walk to reset your nervous system.

And most of all, be kind to yourself.

You’re not failing, your brain is just overloaded.

Sending you health, harmony & highest vibrations.

With love, Lisa Marie

P.S. I have an amazing free guided hypnosis available here for you.