Make Fewer Choices, Get More Done

Do you ever feel exhausted just thinking about all the choices you have to make in a day? What to eat, where to study, which assignment to tackle first - it all adds up and can drain your mental energy before you even start.

This is decision fatigue, and it’s one of the sneakiest ways we lose momentum and confidence.

The good news? You don’t have to overthink every little choice. Here’s how to beat decision fatigue and free up your brain for what really matters:

1️⃣ Limit Your Options

Too many choices can leave you feeling stuck. Simplify wherever you can! Plan your meals, pick your study spot, or even rotate between two go-to outfits for the week.

2️⃣ Set a Rule

Make repeated decisions automatic. For example:

• “If I’m at home, I always study at the kitchen table—not the couch, not the bed. No debates with myself about where to go.”
• “Breakfast is always oatmeal with peanut butter during the week. No standing in front of the pantry pretending I’m on Chopped.”
• “Every time I sit down to work, I automatically start with rewriting my to-do list—no second-guessing or overthinking what to tackle first.”

3️⃣ Time-Box Decisions

Don’t let small decisions take over your day. Give yourself 5 minutes to decide and move on. Remember: progress > perfection! 

>> Action Step <<

Take a moment today to identify one area where decision fatigue hits you hardest (meals, study routines, daily priorities). Create a simple rule or pre-plan for that area and stick with it this week.

Making fewer decisions = having more energy for what matters.

You're capable of making change ✨