Oof, say it again for the people in the back. Perfectly describes how I feel about decision fatigue and it's so hard to explain to people when I'm ordering the same thing from the same restaurant 2 days in a row. I just need to not think sometimes.
Great article and relatable writing. I love the image of you on the floor interacting with your cat. As a retired MH professional I can relate to the dangers of cognitive overload. Decision fatigue can mimic and or exacerbate types of depressive and anxiety disorders.
From a fellow lunchless high schooler...I totally feel you! " Enough for who? On what terms? In what circumstances?" is so important, and we aren't asking that enough.
"It’s death by a thousand possibilities."
Oof, say it again for the people in the back. Perfectly describes how I feel about decision fatigue and it's so hard to explain to people when I'm ordering the same thing from the same restaurant 2 days in a row. I just need to not think sometimes.
Yes! Sometimes I'll do anything as long as I didn't have to choose it.
Great article and relatable writing. I love the image of you on the floor interacting with your cat. As a retired MH professional I can relate to the dangers of cognitive overload. Decision fatigue can mimic and or exacerbate types of depressive and anxiety disorders.
I totally see that. Probably puts your nervous system in the same kind of fight/flight/freeze response!
This feels really helpful. Thanks for this!
So glad! Happy it resonated.
This concept really resonates these days. I wrote about this through the lens of music (not overproducing the track!) recently: https://allisonstadd.substack.com/p/the-offbeat-85-being-and-doing-enough
From a fellow lunchless high schooler...I totally feel you! " Enough for who? On what terms? In what circumstances?" is so important, and we aren't asking that enough.