Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall

Episode 301: Indecisive No More: Conquering Decision Fatigue, and Miserable Maybes


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This episode of the podcast explores the concept of "decision fatigue" and the challenges of navigating the "messy middle" or "miserable maybe" when faced with big life decisions. Stacy shares how this process can be similar to what a horse expereinces when being trained to approach and relax around scary objects. 

Key takeaways:

- Decision fatigue is similar to physical fatigue - making too many decisions can mentally "overwork" the brain - The period between first considering a decision and actually making it is rife with potential for decision fatigue - Setting boundaries and dedicated "decision-making time" can help manage this process

Overall, this episode provides practical strategies for handling the challenge of big, complex decisions and avoiding the mental strain that can come with prolonged indecision.

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