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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

Ep.81 Decision Fatigue: Stop Spending Your Brain Power on Things That Don't Matter

from Here's The Thing: A Beginner's Guide to Adulting

Ever get to the end of the day and feel like choosing what to eat for dinner requires more brainpower than you have left? That’s decision fatigue.In this episode, we’re talking about why even small choices can start to feel exhausting after a day full of decisions—and how to stop spending so much of your attention on things that don’t really matter. You’ll learn how simple defaults, routines, and “decide once” rules can quiet some of the constant negotiation happening in your head without turning your life into a rigid schedule.Because the goal isn’t to eliminate choices or optimize every minute of your life. It’s to spend less attention deciding things you don’t care much about, so you have more of yourself available for the people, experiences, and decisions you do.Connect with me! Make sure to go follow me on Instagram @wendykimbercoaching and click the link in my bio to schedule an appointment with me, grab my free weekly email, or watch my videos on YouTube, and more!🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you.Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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