In this 40th installment of the Commuter Chronicles, we’re pulling over to talk about why you’re so exhausted and it’s not just the work. It’s the choices.

If you’ve ever ended a day feeling like you’ve run a mental marathon simply because you had to answer emails, pick a project direction, or decide what to eat for dinner, you’re experiencing Decision Fatigue. As a student juggling deadlines or a professional navigating a fast-paced career, your brain is constantly being asked, “What’s next?” and “How?”

In this episode, we’re shaking the tree on how we exhaust our best thinking on low-stakes choices. I’m sharing three practical strategies to protect your cognitive energy: The Decision Menu, The 3-Cut Filter, and The Art of the “Good Enough” Deadline. If you want to save your brain power for the things that actually move the needle in your life and career, this is your pit stop.

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