COPING WITH DECISION FATIGUE
Decision fatigue is real. Here are the signs to look for and tips to help you cope.
What is Decision Fatigue?
Decision fatigue is essentially mental exhaustion brought on by being overwhelmed with having to make a lot of decisions or having too many choices.
We are faced with many decsions and endless choices on a daily basis and it can feel overwhelming. Some decisions are as simple as what to make for dinner whereas others are more complex like what car to purchase or where to go on your next vacation.
Whether you are trying to decide what wedding present to buy someone or where to host your wedding, we can all expereince decision fatigue from time to time.
What is it and what can we do about it? Read on to find out more.
Common Signs of Decision Fatigue
1. Procrastination
2. Inability to focus / brain fog
3. Avoiding making decisions
4. Irritability, moodiness, short temper
5. Feeling overwhelmed
6. Fatigue, poor sleep, headaches or stomach aches
7. Making impulsive decisions
8. Feeling dissatisfied with the decisions you make
What Can You Do?
1. Try to make important decisions earlier in the day when you are more alert and have more mental energy.
2. Limit the number of decisions per day.
3. Go for a walk, take breaks, eat well, and stay hydrated,
4. If you are feeling uncertain, make a list of pros and cons.
5. Ask for support from a friend to weigh in on options or help you see a different perspective.
6. If you have more than three options, narrow down your options to three choices then pick one from there.
7. Prioritize decisions based on most important to least important.
8. Take your time and avoid making impulsive decisions you may regret later.
9. Try not to question your final decisoin. Once a decision is made move on to the next task.
We are all faced with numerous choices and decisions we have to make every day. Having too many choices and decisions to make can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed.
Decisions and Wedding Planning
When it comes to wedding planning you will be faced with many choices and decisions from your wedding venue, what dress to buy, what food to serve, what song to dance to and many, many other decisions from now until the wedding day.
Talk to your partner if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Ask a friend to step in to help or simply take a break. It's ok to pause and take time to focus on your physical and emotional health while planning your wedding. Ultimately it will help you make better decisions once you have had time to rest and recharge.
My #1 tip for making decisions when planning your wedding is to always trust your instincts. Your gut instincts will always lead you in the right direction. If you listen to your instincts and trust that you are making the right decision you can't go wrong.
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