Inspiring Women with ADHD

#78 Decision Fatigue: Why it's Hard to Make Choices & How to Prevent Mental Overload


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🎧 Feel exhausted from making simple decisions? If you have ADHD, you’re not imagining it—decision fatigue is real, and it can drain your energy before the day even starts. From choosing what to wear to bigger life choices, the mental overload can lead to avoidance, overwhelm, or impulsive decisions you later regret.

In this episode, Renee discusses: ✅ Why decision fatigue hits women with ADHD harder ✅ How executive dysfunction, perfectionism, time constraints and emotional overwhelm play a role ✅ The hidden toll of choices becoming monumental—and what to do about it ✅ Simple strategies to reduce decision overwhelm and make choices easier

If you’re tired of feeling stuck or second-guessing or going down the rabbit hole with every decision, this episode is for you! Hit play and start making decisions with more ease and less stress.

💬 Have a strategy that works for you? Send Renee a DM to share your ideas! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more ADHD-friendly tips!

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