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Decision Fatigue: When Too Many Choices Drain Your Judgment

How decision-making quality declines over time

Every choice you make depletes the mental energy available for the next one.

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After a long series of decisions, the quality of our choices tends to deteriorate — a phenomenon researchers call decision fatigue.

Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg simplified their wardrobes to eliminate trivial decisions, preserving mental energy for what matters most.

Understanding decision fatigue helps you structure your day to make your most important choices when your mind is sharpest.

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