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Now that strict stay-at-home orders are lifted, the number of decisions you have to make each day has grown exponentially. We were all (mostly) playing by the same rules in March and April which made things easier or at least, clear.
Making decisions taxes your brain leaving you drained and exhausted.
Every.Little.Thing.Feels.Like.A.Slog.
- Do you let your child see friends in person when you're confident they won't social distance?
- Is it ok to hang out with friends in your backyard? What if they have to use the bathroom?
- Should you travel? Should you fly? Drive?
- Can you see your parents again?
- Is it safe to go to the grocery store? Use a public restroom?
- What will you do all summer now that every plan is cancelled?
I've had days where I tell my husband not to ask me another question. Even a simple one. I just don't have the capacity to make one more decision. Even deciding what's for dinner can feel like too much.
You can do a couple of simple things to help your brain and preserve your energy for the most important decisions.
- Create habits. Take a look at the decisions you're making and see what you can turn into a habit. Can you eat the same dinners on a rotation? Can you work out at the same time every day? Steve Jobs wore only a black turtleneck to preserve his brain energy for the decisions that mattered. Worked out pretty well for him.
- Pick your spheres of influence. You can't decide if people wear masks in public or if they go to crowded bars. So, let all those things go and only focus on the decisions that are in your sphere of influence - your family, job, home, and community.
- Sleep. Let your brain rest and integrate. Know when it's time to stop. You'll have more decision making power the next day.
I hope this helps! I always love to hear from you so reach out anytime.
Christina